Foxes need to build on good run before deduction

Somehow, after a really disappointing and stuttering start, Leicester find themselves only one point off the play-offs after victory against an in-form Stoke at the weekend.

We were able to capitalise on two loose passes from the visitors, with Patson Daka amongst the scorers to finally break his duck after almost a 12-month absence from the scoresheet.

The stats weren't pretty though. Two big chances, two shots on targets, two goals and Stoke were arguably the better side. Converting 100% of our chances is obviously an exception to the rule and adds pressure to a team that fails to create enough.

We had some periods of progressive play and seemed more eager to look for the forward pass rather than the easy backpass, which is encouraging.

However, with Asmir Begovic winning man of the match, it shows that our defensive frailty remains and continues to blight our game and spike the blood pressure of the fans.

Leicester take a lot more risks defensively than we do going forwards, which is the result of deep-rooted habits from yesteryear.

Habits are created with a persistent drive to change that is eventually rewarded and I hope that the players can sense that. The only way to change things though is through practice - and as luck would have it, we have Southampton on Tuesday night and Sheffield United on Saturday(!).

The fixture list offers little respite now and Leicester need to build on this slight hint of a good run to give themselves the best chance this season.

A possible points deduction remains the wolf at the door and with things being so congested in the table at the moment, it is more important than ever to try and negate the fallout from this as much as possible.

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