Leicester City is now second in the Championships after a strong start to life under new Italian boss Enzo Maresca.
Despite Leicester City’s strong performance in the Championships, manager Enzo Maresca has shut down thoughts of a promotion to the English Premier League, according to Soccernet.ng.
Under the Italian boss, the Foxes have had a fantastic start, winning eight out of nine games, accruing twenty-four points, and allowing just six goals to be scored.
Wilfred Ndidi of the Super Eagles has also been given a somewhat modified position by the coach; instead of sitting deep to break up play, the anchor-man now goes in between channels to create opportunities.
Even though Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka are favoured up front, Kelechi Iheanacho has been restricted to a supporting position, and Seniorman already has two goals this season.
Maresca downplayed speculation that Leicester’s performance would lead to their return to the Premier League in his remarks prior to his team’s match against Preston North End tonight.
It’s still early. As of right now, it has been two to three months. I aim to be transparent and truthful at all times. The 43-year-old told the club’s official website: Seven points in October is nothing; it’s three games, but it’s definitely better to have seven points more than seven points less.
Although Maresca’s team has a game in hand and is only one point behind Ipswich Town in the Championship standings, the Italian is entirely unconcerned about promotion.
Even if we are now first in the league after nine games, it is tough to predict that we will be promoted because we are unable to manage or control different people. Everyone is free to express their opinions, he continued.
The former Parma coach wants his players to be consistent and fully committed to achieving their ultimate goal. He also wants to instill in them the idea that results matter so they don’t grow too cocky.
Since the very beginning, they have given their all in this effort to be curious and learn. Since the end outcome is so beneficial, they are learning the concept while also having fun.
With just a draw tonight, the Foxes can clinch the top spot in the Sky Bet Championships, but having the advantage of playing at home should help them earn all three points.
