adminGary Rowett is widely seen as a likeable figure at Leicester City, a manager many supporters want to succeed. That’s exactly why this situation feels so uncomfortable because criticism doesn’t come easy when it comes to him.
But football doesn’t wait for emotions. Results matter. And right now, the Foxes’ poor run just eight points from eight games is becoming harder to ignore. Fans may not enjoy talking about it, but with Rowett now hinting that his current approach will continue, questions are starting to grow louder.
There’s a sense that something isn’t quite right. The system looks predictable, slow, and increasingly easy for opponents to deal with. And while supporters have stayed patient so far, that patience may not last forever.
Now here’s the part that has truly shocked fans
Rowett is seriously considering using Jannik Vestergaard as an attacking option not just once, but as a repeated plan late in games.
“Clearly we’re lacking that type of striker where teams drop in and you need that extra aerial presence in there,” Rowett explained.
“He’s an intelligent footballer… very good technically if he does get a chance on goal.”
Yes, Vestergaard’s height and physical presence can trouble defenders. But relying on a centre-back to lead the line raises serious questions. For many fans, it feels less like innovation and more like desperation.
If managers like Brendan Rodgers or Martí Cifuentes tried something like this, they would be heavily criticised even mocked. That’s the reality. So why should this be viewed any differently?
“We’ve got to look at different ways of winning games… If we have to do it in a slightly unconventional way, then I’m going to look at every single angle.”
But at LE2, what fans are seeing feels confusing a mix of trying to play decent football while also resorting to long-ball, direct tactics that don’t quite fit the modern game.
Vestergaard did show some threat, winning headers and trying to make an impact. But let’s be honest he’s not a natural striker. At 33, he’s a defender who reads the game from deep, not someone built to thrive inside a crowded penalty box.
“He’s certainly one who can give us something different just for 10 or 15 minutes… In an ideal world, we don’t have to do that.”
And that says it all…..
Because when a plan is described as “not ideal,” fans will naturally start to wonder why rely on it at all?
Many supporters would rather see younger, natural attacking options like Lorenz Hutchinson or Kirsten Otchere given a chance instead. To them, that feels like a more logical and long-term solution.
At the moment, the mood around this decision is simple: confusion.
This could either turn into a genius move that saves Leicester’s season… or a desperate gamble that backfires badly.
Football can change quickly. If Vestergaard somehow scores the goals that keep the club safe, Rowett will be praised as a mastermind.
But until then, fans are watching closely and starting to question everything.
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