Leicester Metropolis loved a numerical benefit throughout the perfect a part of 80 minutes however didn’t capitalize as they slipped to a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Friday.
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An offside Kyle Walker-Peters strike obtained the recreation off to a sizzling begin, however the stress shortly light when Jannik Vestergaard was despatched off for “denying a transparent goal-scoring alternative” when he tackled Jamie Vardy within the tenth minute – despite the fact that he clearly obtained the ball earlier than catching the attacker’s ankle. There was a fast assault on protection, however Southampton held on till the break.
Leicester grew slowly into the recreation after the interval, nevertheless it was Southampton who took the lead on the hour mark after James Ward-Prowse kicked dwelling from the penalty spot after a handball from Kelechi Iheanacho. The Nigerian reconciled his mistake shortly after by whipping in a put up for Jonny Evans, who led Leicester again into the recreation.
Brendan Rodger’s facet pressed arduous for a winner, with Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi each losing good possibilities, however Southampton held on for a arduous fought level.
Vestergaard was expelled early | Robin Jones / Getty Pictures
Alex McCarthy (GK) – 8/10 – Had a really busy night however dealt with all the things that got here his approach. Made some glorious saves from Perez and Vardy after the break.
Kyle Walker-Peters (RB) – 8/10 – After a brief tussle with the defender, Walker-Peters lastly tucked the ball dwelling. Did an important final dig to disclaim Vardy late.
Jan Bednarek (CB) – 7/10 – Needed to take up in Vestergaard’s absence and did an unimaginable job. Pressured Leicester out broad and struck their crosses with ease.
Jannik Vestergaard (CB) – 2/10 – Just a little unlucky to be despatched off however must have identified higher in at present’s match. It was his fault that precipitated all of it in the primary place.
Jack Stephens (LB) – 7/10 – Some followers have been scared to see Stephens on the left again, however he did it fantastically. Clearly knew he wanted to dig in to cope with Castagne and his workload was clearly contagious.
Ward-Prouse’s penalty was spectacular Pool / Getty Pictures
Nathan Tella (RM) – 5/10 – Had a probability to open the scoring early however was withdrawn after quarter-hour to clear Vestergaard’s purple card. Nearly didn’t even sweat.
James Ward-Prowse (CM) – 7/10 – Needed to go towards his attacking instincts and dig into the again. Fought with Leicester’s three-man midfield however precipitated sufficient hassle to maintain the Foxes away. Took his penalty excellently.
Stuart Armstrong (CM) – 7/10 – Was in a ship much like the Ward-Prowse however appeared a bit extra snug. Didn’t win all his duels however received sufficient to offer his defenders sufficient time to line up correctly.
Takumi Minamino (LM) – 3/10 – Did not do sufficient defensively and undoubtedly did not give sufficient Southampton uncommon strikers. Thought Stephens needed to do two males’s work.
Adams added a shift | Pool / Getty Pictures
Che Adams (ST) – 6/10 – Apparently confronted an uphill battle however settled down when the ball got here near him. Leicester appeared snug on the again however Adams did his finest to shake issues up. Drove the channels like a professional.
Nathan Redmond (ST) – 4/10 – A whole bunch of tweets criticizing Hasenhuttl for connecting Tella as a substitute of Redmond let you know all the things it is advisable to find out about his achievements.
Salisu performed nearly your entire recreation | Pool / Getty Pictures
Mohammed Salisu – 7/10 – Launched early after Vestergaard’s dismissal and was spectacular general.
Ibrahima Diallo – 6/10
Dan N’Lundulu – N / A
Evans tied issues up Michael Steele / Getty Pictures
Kasper Schmeichel (GK) – 6/10 – A coaching for Schmeichel. Should concentrate to some of early possibilities however spent the remaining 80 minutes as a spectator. Couldn’t get close to Ward-Prowess spotspark.
Wesley Fofana (CB) – 6/10 – Had a strong first half and loved protecting the ball away from Adams and Redmond. Began at half time to offer Leicester one other man in assault.
Caglar Soyuncu (CB) – 5/10 – Some careless errors when Southampton moved ahead. Possibly misplaced focus after spending a lot time.
Jonny Evans (CB) – 7/10 – By no means appeared threatened as he struggled to maintain Southampton lengthy balls away. Even impressed by some lengthy passes and took his equalizing objective with actual class.
Maddison took so many photographs | Pool / Getty Pictures
Timothy Castagne (RM) – 5/10 – Given a number of duty on the wing, Castagne didn’t do sufficient. He got here in lots of good positions however his crosses have been common and he by no means actually threatened.
Wilfred Ndidi (CM) – 6/10 – A bit wasted at base at Leicester’s midfield, given how little Southampton attacked. Be first rate sufficient in the longer term however ought to in all probability have been changed by somebody extra inventive.
Youri Tielemans (CM) – 5/10 – Tried to recharge so much however ended up on Iheanacho’s toes a bit too usually. Noticed a number of the ball however struggled to choose a killer move behind Southampton’s deep line.
Luke Thomas (LM) – 4/10 – Leicester wanted to accomplish that a lot on the left however he was disillusioned. Was utterly overwhelmed by the superb Walker-Peters and didn’t seem like he had any concepts.
James Maddison (AM) – 5/10 – Went up and tried to unlock Southampton’s protection and as a substitute selected to strive a screamer each time he got here inside 25 yards. Spent too lengthy making an attempt to be the hero.
Vardy noticed off the tempo once more Alex Pantling / Getty Pictures
Kelechi Iheanacho (ST) – 7/10 – Iheanacho at the guts of all the things good for Leicester? Think about my shock.
Jamie Vardy (ST) – 5/10 – The pressure has clearly modified in Leicester’s assault. Vardy was remoted too usually and was typically shaken out to the wing to make room for Iheanacho. Must have handed out a winner late however ran his effort immediately on McCarthy.
Perez had a strong recreation | Alex Pantling / Getty Pictures
Ayoze Perez – 6/10
Marc Albrighton – 6/10
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