Sunday’s 5-2 Premier League loss at Brighton & Hove Albion was Leicester City’s worst performance of the season, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, who shifted the blame away from his players.
Leicester defended poorly and surrendered possession too readily in another demoralizing loss that left them just one point from their first six games after losing their past five consecutive games, their worst start since 1983-84.
The following match is at home against Aston Villa.
Rodgers stated to BBC Sport, “You can only work hard.” “Next week, we will play another home game, which will be a significant opportunity for us. If we can sustain the game for longer and avoid making errors, we can increase our chances of obtaining a result.”
The loss would highlight Rodgers’ position, and he acknowledged responsibility for the team’s plight.
“My focus is on the football and providing the players with the confidence and structure they need to win again,” he stated. “Next week’s game will be played with renewed vigor, concentration, and, we hope, confidence.
“You must now work diligently and not shirk duty. I am responsible for the outcomes, since I am the manager, and we must go away and work even harder to earn our first victory.”
Rodgers concedes that Leicester’s inability to maintain the ball at Brighton was not an isolated incident.
He stated, “It has been a problem for some time.” “Your game loses its simplicity if you lack confidence and keep the ball longer than you should. Currently, this is not happening for us.
“In spurts, we appear dangerous, but we cannot sustain any portion of the game because we cannot conserve the ball for long enough.”
Reuters