adminAndy Hinchcliffe, the former England and Everton defender known for his excellent left foot, believes that the criticism directed at the Leicester City squad is entirely justified. In his scathing assessment of the team’s current problems at King Power Stadium, he stated that the squad lacks the necessary grit and mental toughness to fight for survival in the Championship.
The Sky Sports expert questioned the players’ overall commitment and hinted that the Portsmouth team which, in his view, has a better chance of survival shows more character than Leicester’s current squad.
His analysis also includes a concerning prediction. Hinchcliffe believes Leicester could be relegated due to goal difference, which highlights just how tight the race is at the bottom of the table.
While fans often blame the coaches, he doesn’t see Marty Cifuentes or Gary Rowett as the biggest problem. Instead, he pointed directly to the players and said they seem mentally and emotionally detached from the gravity of the situation.
He described this as a lack of intensity and fighting spirit, something that should be evident in a team fighting to avoid relegation. In his view, the responsibility doesn’t stop with the coaching staff.
“Leicester’s players have been so, so bad. When you look at the quality of their squad and the responsibility players bear in modern football to motivate themselves, the coach can talk to them as much as he wants and set the formation and style of play, but it’s up to the players to play with heart and soul, make tackles, and show commitment.
I’ve watched a lot of Leicester matches, and it seems like half the time they’re just going through the motions mechanically.”
Off the field, the board of directors and the club’s owners have also played a role in the decline. Transfer decisions in recent years have not helped stabilize the team; on the contrary, they have contributed to the ongoing problems.
But as Hinchcliffe pointed out, the responsibility lies with the players once the match begins. Leicester can no longer rely on past achievements as they face the very real threat of relegation.
If they want to survive, they must quickly regain the hunger, effort, and determination that currently seem to be lacking.
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