Leicester City’s dismal run continued as Marti Cifuentes’ side slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at the King Power Stadium, deepening concerns over the Spaniard’s future in charge.
The loss, Leicester’s third in succession and their eighth in 9 games without a win, has left the Foxes’ promotion hopes in disarray and the home support growing restless.
Another Defeat in a Worrying Slide
Cifuentes made 4 changes to the side beaten by Millwall, with Victor Kristensen, Stephy Mavididi, Boubakary Soumaré and Julián Carranza returning to the starting 11. However, despite early possession, Leicester again struggled to turn pressure into goals. Their first-half display was uninspired, with misplaced passes and a lack of conviction in the final third proving costly.
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A defensive mix-up on 20 minutes gifted Blackburn the lead when Andri Gudjohnsen pounced on a loose ball to tap home from close range. It summed up Leicester’s current malaise: hesitant defending, poor organisation and minimal communication.
The home crowd’s frustration was palpable as half-time arrived with little sign of improvement. Leicester’s best opportunity came shortly after the restart when Mavididi found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper but somehow failed to convert.
The miss proved pivotal as Rovers doubled their lead midway through the half. Ryan Alebiosu surged forward unchallenged before delivering a cross that Gudjohnsen converted for his second of the afternoon. From there, Leicester wilted.
Despite dominating possession, they lacked creativity and belief, with Blackburn comfortably seeing out the game.
Manager Under Mounting Pressure
The atmosphere at full-time was toxic. Boos echoed around the King Power as players left the pitch and chants of “you don’t know what you’re doing” greeted one of Cifuentes’ substitutions.
While the majority of anger remains directed at the board and recruitment team, particularly director Jon Rudkin, patience among supporters is wearing thin.
Cifuentes, who arrived in England with a reputation for implementing an attacking, possession-based style, has been hampered by injuries and a thin squad. Aaron Ramsey’s absence through injury and the club’s failure to adequately replace Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss have left Leicester short in key areas. Nevertheless, with results nosediving, sympathy is limited.
The Foxes’ next 2 fixtures, against Middlesbrough and Norwich City, could prove decisive. Defeat in either may force the board to act, particularly with murmurs of discontent growing around the club’s hierarchy. For now, Cifuentes insists he remains focused on reversing Leicester’s fortunes, but the pressure is unmistakable.
Leicester’s promotion campaign is slipping away, and unless performances improve rapidly, the Spaniard’s tenure could be cut short. What was once seen as a short-term dip now looks alarmingly like a full-blown crisis.
