Brendan Rodgers looked frustrated and believes that Leicester is clearly weaker after the transfer window closed. Despite the frustration, Rodgers revealed he has full trust in the board and their transfer strategy. Leicester finds themselves at the bottom of the Premier League table after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Wout Faes was the only arrival at the King Power but could not be registered in time.
“To have to watch virtually every club in the top five leagues get players in and for us to not be able to improve that was difficult as a manager and players. Players want to compete; this group has shown they can compete but we needed help and unfortunately we haven’t been able to get that,” Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said. “In terms of results, it’s my responsibility. We should have won by now, we’ve been in really good positions in a couple of games and not seen it through so I totally understand it, the supporters want to see their team win and if they’re not, they’ll tell.”
“We won’t hide behind the rock and go away, we’re ready to fight but it’s going to be really important that the supporters get behind the players because it’s a really challenging situation not being able to freshen up this team. We need their help to push the players through,” he added. “I think it’s clear to see [that the squad is weaker than last year]. I came to Leicester to compete and in the first few years we were able to do that but in the last couple of windows, we’ve been unable to add to the squad. What’s most important is the sustainability of the club. I would have loved to have added five, or six players to add to the quality of the group but if you can’t do it I respect that. I have to do my very best with the resources I have.”
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