We rate Leicester City’s performance against Watford.
Ron-Robert Zieler – 6/10
Could do little about the goals, but Leicester City missed the reassuring presence of Kasper Schmeichel. Made a good save from Roberto Pereyra’s header.
Danny Simpson – 5/10
Both of Watford’s goals came from Leicester’s right, as Pereyra got the better of Simpson in the opening stages.
Wes Morgan – 5/10
Looked unsettled by his sides’ slow start, making some clumsy tackles and clearances. Beaten in the air by Younes Kaboul at set plays on more than one occasion.
Robert Huth – 6/10
Uncertain at times but still the Foxes’ most solid defensive presence.
Christian Fuchs – 5/10
Had a nightmare time up against Nordin Amrabat and Daryl Janmaat. Replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp in the 68th minute.
Riyad Mahrez – 6/10
Gave Carlos Zuniga a hard time in the first half but couldn’t reproduce that in the second half. Great penalty to bring Leicester back into the game.
Daniel Amartey – 5/10
Tidy in possession of the ball without making a mark on the game.
Danny Drinkwater – 7/10
Lost the ball in the build up to Watford’s opener. Tried hard to inspire his team with some probing forward balls early in the second half.
Marc Albrighton – 5/10
Put in his usual shift but failed to make an impact on the game. Replaced by Ahmed Musa in the 78th minute.
Shinji Okazaki – 5/10
Like Albrighton, there was no shortage of effort before he was taken off for Demarai Gray.
Jamie Vardy – 6/10
Hassled the Hornets back four and won a penalty from Miguel Britos. Faded away in the second half as Watford’s defiant defence sat deep.
Substitutes
Jeffrey Schlupp – 6/10
A bright performance off the bench. Coped better than Fuchs with Watford’s attacking threat, and also made a couple of penetrating forward runs.
Demarai Gray – 4/10
Booked for dissent. Offered little else.
Ahmed Musa – 5/10
Couldn’t inspire a late Leicester comeback.
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