The starting lineup saw Callum Doyle, Patson Daka, and Ricardo Pereira taking the field, while Jamie Vardy, James Justin, and Hamza Choudhury were moved to the bench. Rotating players at this point was deemed vital and crucial for the team’s success.
Ricardo’s return to the team changed the dynamic completely. The impact was evident as KDH had more freedom and was able to press higher up the field. Norwich seemed powerless as they were dominated throughout the match.
Leicester maintained possession similar to their game against Bristol City. Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi were more active, with Fatawu showing improved performance. Despite wanting to see more aggression from Fatawu, his hard work and dedication were commendable and dropping him would have been unjust.
Leicester’s high pressing game made it one-sided, but conceding a sloppy goal early on was a setback. The lack of a player on the post during a corner kick was a risky move, highlighting the importance of modern defensive strategies. However, Leicester bounced back with KDH equalizing with a header assisted by Mavididi.
In the second half, Leicester continued their relentless pressing and eventually broke the deadlock with a magnificent goal from Mavididi. Norwich struggled to respond, and Vardy sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage time. The victory felt well-deserved, with Ricardo’s presence proving crucial in stabilizing the team.
Looking ahead to the next match against Birmingham, Leicester must maintain their positive attitude and fluid gameplay for another three points. Khun Top’s comments in the match program provided further motivation for the team to focus on football and continue their winning streak.
