adminAndy Hinchcliffe, the former England and Everton Legend known for his excellent left foot, believes the criticism aimed at Leicester City’s squad is fully justified.
In a strong assessment of the team’s current struggles at the King Power Stadium, he argued that the squad lacks the toughness and mentality needed for a Championship survival fight.
The Sky Sports pundit questioned the players’ overall commitment, suggesting that Portsmouth’s squad whom he believes have a better chance of survival shows stronger character than Leicester’s current group.
There is also a worrying prediction in his analysis. Hinchcliffe believes Leicester could end up relegated based on goal difference, showing just how tight the margins are at the bottom of the table.
While fans often blame the managers, he does not see Marti Cifuentes or Gary Rowett as the main problem. Instead, he pointed directly at the players, saying they appear mentally and emotionally disconnected from the seriousness of the situation.
He described it as a lack of urgency and fight, something that should be obvious in a team battling to avoid relegation. According to him, responsibility doesn’t stop with the coaching staff.
“Those players at Leicester have been so, so poor. Looking at the quality of their squad and the responsibility that players have in the modern game for driving themselves, the coach can talk to them all they like and set up a formation and a style of play, but it’s up to the players to play with heart and soul and make tackles and care.
I’ve watched a lot of Leicester games and it looks like they’re going through the motions half the time.”
Beyond the pitch, the club’s board and ownership have also played a role in the decline. Recruitment decisions in recent years have not helped stabilize the team, instead contributing to the ongoing struggles.
However, as Hinchcliffe pointed out, once the match starts, the responsibility lies with the players. Leicester’s squad can no longer rely on past achievements while facing the very real threat of relegation.
If they are to survive, they must quickly rediscover the hunger, effort, and determination that currently seem to be missing.
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