The Foxes are rejuvenated, with their top players returning to form just at the right moment – ahead of the second leg against Sevilla.
Leicester City’s Danny Drinkwater and Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare during the press conference
Leicester’s home leg against Sevilla is the biggest game in the history of the club – and they couldn’t be in a better position to succeed.
The Foxes, who instilled belief even in their 2-1 defeat in the first leg of the tie, have seen their performances and mood change drastically since the departure of Claudio Ranieri.
The appointment of Craig Shakespeare until the end of the season has certainly had a positive impact on the morale of the team, and recent victories against Liverpool and Hull have reinstated the style of play that worked so well for Leicester in their title-winning season.
Moreover, their most important players are starting to perform again. Vardy scored a brace against Liverpool, as well as grabbing the all-important away goal versus Sevilla. Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez scored an impressive solo goal against Hull, reminding everyone of the quality he possesses.
Leicester may have to wait a very long time for another night like this – with this in mind, they have nothing to lose, and will never get a better chance to cause a major upset in Europe. In terms of pressure, it all falls on the shoulders of Sevilla, who are going to have to be ready for a cacophonous King Power Stadium.
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare during training
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