Leicester unravelled and desperate owing to small squad's broken belief | Paul Doyle

03 July 2020 09:30
The city is back in lockdown but Brendan Rodgers’s side may bring relief if they overcome decline against Crystal PalaceWhile the rest of England edges closer to normality on Saturday, lockdown has been reimposed on Leicester this week owing to a rise in Covid-19 infections. The city has more serious concerns than its football team’s sputtering form.Still, supporters will hope for whatever relief they can bring when the side host Crystal Palace on Saturday with the match allowed to go ahead at the King Power Stadium. “I’ve seen a noticeable difference in the city and that’s a huge credit to the people of Leicester,” said Brendan Rodgers of the latest lockdown. Related: Premier League to move or postpone Leicester home games if needed Related: The Kanté paradox: will world's best spoiler fit in at new-look Chelsea? | Jonathan Liew Related: Ricardo Pereira: 'People should have respect for everyone – we're all equal' Continue readingreadfullarticle

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