Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes his new signings, together with large Socceroo Harry Souttar, have introduced a “freshness” to the camp as they intention to push up the Premier League desk.
After a quiet summer season switch window, the Foxes introduced three new gamers in in the course of the January switch window – Brazilian winger Tete, Danish defender Victor Kristiansen and middle again Souttar, who value $26 million within the biggest-ever deal involving an Australian participant.
Rodgers’ facet, who misplaced six of their first seven league matches, have since risen to 14th after their dangerous begin and the Metropolis supervisor preferred their “resilience” of their 4-2 victory over Aston Villa final trip.
“Having skilled successful groups, that is what we would have liked. The three guys have introduced freshness, steadiness and competitors,” he advised reporters on Thursday.
“With gamers coming again, we’re hoping to push on. It was a incredible win. We weren’t good however we confirmed a lot of high quality. We confirmed resilience to come back from behind twice. We deserved to win.”
“In the event you usher in new gamers with new starvation, that may enhance those you’ve gotten. Hopefully I’ve proven we will have success.”
Leicester’s victory at Villa ended a run of 5 league video games with out a win and got here after Souttar scored an personal aim on his debut however recovered to carry out solidly on the again for the remainder of the match.
Leicester subsequent welcome a assured Tottenham facet, recent from their victory over champions Manchester Metropolis.
