It's been a decade since Leicester City's remarkable Premier League title triumph. Now, the team finds itself struggling to avoid relegation to League One, a stark contrast to their championship-winning days. 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, and despite having a squad that should perform better, they are falling short of expectations. Former player Tommy Smith believes the team lacks the necessary fight to secure the three wins they need from their last four games, citing consistency as a major issue since Gary Rowett took over. The upcoming match against Portsmouth is crucial, but even a win would require two more victories from their remaining three matches, a daunting task for a team struggling to win games.
Fan Elliot Sumner attributes the team's downfall to a lack of passion, poor recruitment decisions, and a fractured dressing room, with the club's financial struggles and lack of transparency exacerbating the situation. The potential consequences of relegation are severe, with a significant drop in income predicted, which would lead to a substantial reduction in the team's wage bill and likely result in a major overhaul of the squad.