adminMarc Albrighton didn’t hold back his frustration after Leicester City were held to a shocking 1-1 draw against already relegated Sheffield Wednesday, leaving fans stunned and worried about the club’s Championship survival.
The title-winning winger questioned whether certain Leicester players are even capable of helping the club stay in the Championship, highlighting issues that have pushed the once-proud Foxes to the brink of a historic low.
Albrighton pointed to player motivation as a major factor in the club’s sharp decline. Several players have reportedly wanted to leave for years but have been unable to secure moves, leaving them stuck at the King Power Stadium and contributing to a toxic dressing room atmosphere.
> “It’s so sad to see. Like everybody in the country was cheering for Leicester to win the Premier League, now we’re here, fighting to avoid relegation to the third tier,” Albrighton said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“There are so many issues at Leicester, on the pitch, upstairs, even on the training ground. There’s not one single reason for this collapse.
Manager changes, drastic style shifts… some players have been here too long and now find themselves in a Championship relegation battle. Are they even cut out for that?”
The former winger also called out the club’s disconnection with supporters. He noted that when Enzo Maresca was in charge, there was a strong link between fans and players something he says has completely disappeared.
> “Now that connection looks totally broken. Even the recent protests were divided, creating a terrible atmosphere around the stadium.
Looking at everything right now, it doesn’t seem like the club is set up to stay in this league.”
With major changes expected this summer to comply with EFL financial requirements, players who have wanted to leave may finally get their moves.
But Albrighton’s comments highlight serious doubts over the current squad’s commitment in critical matches like this one.
Manager Gary Rowett had previously addressed this issue, stressing the importance of team unity and professional responsibility:
> “If you’re a footballer, no matter how long you have left on your contract, there is no benefit in not performing well.
A player performing brilliantly and earning a move is positive, it means I’ve done my job. But every player must come together as a team first. Individual ambitions matter only when the team performs.”
After this dismal 1-1 draw against a team already relegated, fans are left asking: who in this Leicester squad is truly ready to fight for survival, and who has already given up?
Abdulhafiz Teslim
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