Leicester City's 2015-16 title-winning team is now a distant memory, with the current side languishing in 14th place in the Championship. The Foxes have struggled to find consistency, picking up just four wins from their first 13 games, and are now staring down the barrel of a relegation battle.
The team's lack of attacking edge has been particularly noticeable. Jamie Vardy, who played such a crucial role in securing that title-winning season, is no longer on the books. The current front three - Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka, and Julian Carranza - have combined for just one goal, highlighting the absence of any real threat up front.
Even Vardy's successor in Ayew has not been able to replicate his success, scoring just once in nine starts this season. The former Lorient man is now 34 years old, which makes him a prime candidate for being played out of position as Leicester attempt to get by without a natural number nine.
Their back-up strikers have also failed to impress, with Daka finding the net just once in his last 50 appearances and Carranza handed just two starts all season. The Foxes are struggling to even claim that they are missing chances or creating opportunities, instead being roughly in line with their Expected Goals (xG) this season.
The current managerial setup has also been questioned, particularly the appointment of Marti Cifuentes, who won praise for his work at QPR but seems out of his depth at Leicester. The club's financial situation is also concerning, with chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha dealing with issues off the pitch that are affecting the team's performance on it.
Leicester face a critical period ahead, starting with two games against Middlesbrough and Norwich. If they fail to respond strongly to these challenges, there could be another change in course for the Foxes.
The team's lack of attacking edge has been particularly noticeable. Jamie Vardy, who played such a crucial role in securing that title-winning season, is no longer on the books. The current front three - Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka, and Julian Carranza - have combined for just one goal, highlighting the absence of any real threat up front.
Even Vardy's successor in Ayew has not been able to replicate his success, scoring just once in nine starts this season. The former Lorient man is now 34 years old, which makes him a prime candidate for being played out of position as Leicester attempt to get by without a natural number nine.
Their back-up strikers have also failed to impress, with Daka finding the net just once in his last 50 appearances and Carranza handed just two starts all season. The Foxes are struggling to even claim that they are missing chances or creating opportunities, instead being roughly in line with their Expected Goals (xG) this season.
The current managerial setup has also been questioned, particularly the appointment of Marti Cifuentes, who won praise for his work at QPR but seems out of his depth at Leicester. The club's financial situation is also concerning, with chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha dealing with issues off the pitch that are affecting the team's performance on it.
Leicester face a critical period ahead, starting with two games against Middlesbrough and Norwich. If they fail to respond strongly to these challenges, there could be another change in course for the Foxes.
after all their amazing 2016 title win they just seem lost atm without jamie vardy at the helm and marti cifuentes not quite living up to expectations 
cant say im surprised tho considering the financial issues and lack of depth in the squad...and aiyawatt needs to sort out his stuff off the pitch if he wants the foxes to turn it around 
️. And don't even get me started on Cifuentes... he just doesn't seem to know how to handle the pressure 
. The financial situation is sketchy, I'll give them that, but I still think they've got a few tricks up their sleeve 
. They need to get some consistent performances and start creating chances, not just sitting there waiting for the other team to make mistakes 
. And if all else fails... well, maybe it's time for a change 
?
, Leicester City is officially a shadow of its former self 
. I mean, who doesn't love watching a team that's struggling to score more than 1 goal per game? 
It's not like they're playing cat and mouse with their opponents or anything... just kinda... meh 
. And don't even get me started on Vardy's departure – the foxes' attack is basically gone 
. I'm surprised Ayew hasn't retired yet at this point, considering his goal-scoring drought 
. The team's financial situation and managerial changes are definitely not helping matters 
. They're basically playing a game of "can we just avoid relegation?" 
. Middlesbrough and Norwich better bring their A-game, because the Foxes are looking like they might need to scramble for survival 
And Ayew's scoring record isn't all bad either, he's just not getting the service upfront. Maybe they should try playing him on the wing instead of as a striker? 
He's probably just being scapegoated for the team's poor performance. And let's be real, Aiyawatt's financial issues are a major concern, but is that really on Cifuentes' watch? Not sure... 
marti cifuentes gotta be wondering if he's made a mistake taking the reins, all those expectations are weighing on him big time 
the financial situation is just another nail in the coffin, it feels like chairman aiyawatt srivaddhanaprabha needs to get his priorities straight ASAP 
. marti cifuentes' appointment was always gonna be a risk, but come on, leicester, how far have you fallen? 
they need to sort out their financials and figure out how to get some decent strikers in ASAP or else relegation's gonna be the least of their worries