Leicester City won’t be in a hurry to relive their performance against Wolves, as yet another defensive disaster left fans at the King Power Stadium fuming.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side went into halftime trailing 2-0 after goals from Goncalo Guedes and Rodrigo Gomes put Wolves firmly in control. It was a familiar tale for Leicester, as their defensive frailties once again proved costly.
Jannik Vestergaard’s inability to track Guedes allowed the forward to score the opener, while Conor Coady was too slow to react.
For Wolves’ second, James Justin misjudged a crossfield pass, giving Gomes acres of space to double the lead. Mattheus Cunha added a third, capping off a dismal defensive display.
The frustration among the home crowd was evident. The team was booed off at halftime, but two players, in particular, bore the brunt of the fans’ ire.
Danny Ward and James Justin Face the Fans’ Wrath
Danny Ward and James Justin have become focal points of Leicester supporters’ frustration this season. Ward’s inclusion in the starting lineup drew audible disapproval even before kick-off, and his performance did little to win over the fans.
Conceding three goals in the first half means Ward has now let in six goals across his last 90 minutes of action—an alarming average of one goal every 15 minutes.
Justin, a consistent presence in the lineup, has also come under scrutiny, with many of Leicester’s defensive lapses originating on his side of the pitch. The right-back was booed every time he touched the ball, highlighting the fans’ dissatisfaction.
The dismissal of Steve Cooper was intended to spark a revival, but under Van Nistelrooy, Leicester’s form has continued to decline. The hope was that a managerial change would bring improvement, but the underlying issue remains the players.
Individual errors have plagued Leicester all season, and without a significant turnaround, the threat of relegation looms large. If the Foxes are to climb out of trouble, the players must take responsibility and deliver the performances expected at this level.
