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Why Leicester City's frailties could potentially cost them this season

A point at Meadow Lane is no disaster, but the circumstances it came about in could be of worry to Leicester City fans.

19.08.26, 10:21

To most, Leicester City were supposed to stroll this division. However, just 90 minutes into the league campaign and some frailties had already been exposed.

Let me set the record straight before piling in. A draw away at a newly promoted side is far from a crisis; there are only so many conclusions that can be drawn from the opening game, particularly a 12:30 East Midlands clash.

That being said, there were some fairly pressing issues that arose for Russell Martin’s side – problems that will need to be addressed sooner rather than later if they are to compete as expected.

Back-to-back relegations

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Joel Grainger

is the co-owner and Lead Editor for eflpublished. He has previous experience writing independently and for the Huddersfield Town podcast And He Takes That Chance, as well as an honours degree in Football Business and Marketing from the University Campus of Football Business.

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