Shakespeare has the managerial role until the end of the season, and should deal with these situations if he gets the job permanently.
Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy before the match
Ensure the club keep hold of Jamie Vardy
Despite the fact that he’ll almost certainly never recapture his record-breaking goalscoring form, it is vital for Leicester to hold on to the man that epitomised everything good about their title-winning campaign. Vardy’s persistence, pace and strength of character makes him a valuable asset for any top tier side, and he and Leicester are still a perfect match for each other.
Sort out the defence
Through a combination of age and failure to adapt to new jostling laws, the titanic duo of Wes Morgan and Robert Huth now look to be in a sorry state of affairs. Should Leicester stay up, Shakespeare will surely be looking for a full renovation of his back line – Christian Fuchs and Danny Simpson aren’t getting any younger either.
The Riyadh Mahrez situation
Should he stay or should he go? Just when it seemed that all was lost with Riyadh Mahrez this season, he pops up with a lovely solo goal against Hull, in a turn of events that appear uncannily Hazard-esque. Nevertheless, Shakespeare will have a tough decision to make come the summer, if he is still the decision maker – can the Algerian really be counted on for the Foxes any more?
Build the team around Demarai Gray
While Mahrez’s position is called into question, the rise of Demarai Gray cannot be ignored. The young English winger has sparkled on a few occasions, including a spectacular goal against Manchester United. In the new season, Gray should be given a bigger role to play, in what will hopefully be a large injection of youth into the side.
Leicester City’s Demarai Gray
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