A decade has passed since Leicester City's remarkable Premier League triumph, but now the club finds itself struggling to avoid relegation to League One. With just four games remaining, The Foxes are five points adrift of safety, and their situation appears bleak both on and off the pitch. A six-point deduction has not helped their cause, and despite having a squad that should be performing better, they are failing to meet expectations. Former player Tommy Smith believes the team lacks the fight and consistency needed to secure the necessary wins, stating, 'I think they're done.
I don't think they've got enough in the team or the dressing room to get three wins from four.' The club's financial struggles, partly due to mismanagement and relegation, have led to a significant decline in revenue, with a potential 50% drop if they are relegated to League One. This would result in a substantial reduction in their wage bill, potentially forcing the club to sell key players like Abdul Fatawu, whose market value could plummet to £10m-15m lower than his previous valuation of around £35m.
The prospect of Leicester City, a club that won the Premier League just 10 years ago and the FA Cup five years ago, being relegated to the third tier is a stark reminder of their dramatic decline.