ZeeboiLeicester City’s Connor Coady has opened up about the team’s plummeting morale following another disappointing defeat, this time a 3-0 loss to a struggling Manchester United side over the weekend.
The result on Saturday extended a dismal run of form for the Foxes, who have now lost 13 of their last 14 matches, leaving them with a daunting task to avoid relegation to the Championship next season.
A significant nine-point gap separates Leicester from safety, which is even larger than the seven-point deficit they famously overcame during their “great escape” nearly a decade ago.
Speaking after Sunday’s match, Coady acknowledged that the team’s struggles have not only disheartened the fans but have also taken a toll within the dressing room.
The England international told Sky Sports: “It’s hard, but to be honest with you we’re fragile at the minute, you can tell, I think you can see.
“Kind of the chances we’re making it, we’re just a little bit fragile and listen, it’s a tough place at the minute. But I’ve just said we’ve got to pick ourselves up somehow, somewhere, and try and get back on the bike again.”
Despite the string of poor results, Coady emphasized that the squad remains united in their efforts to turn things around and secure their Premier League survival—a sentiment echoed by manager Ruud van Nistelrooy last week.
Coady added: “It’s not a tough dressing room. The dressing room is great, people are together, but it’s fragile. I mean, I think you can see with our confidence, that’s not me beating around the bush, that’s me being completely honest about the situation.
“We’re in a shocking moment as a football club, as a team and it’s hard at the minute, it’s really, really hard, but we have to find something from within us to get ourselves up for these nine games.”
With the international break pausing the Premier League for the next two weeks, Coady believes the hiatus will provide an opportunity for the team to reset, reflect on their recent performances, and recharge.
However, Leicester’s challenges won’t ease upon their return, as they face a tough trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City. This marks the beginning of a grueling run of fixtures, with matches against Newcastle, Brighton, and Liverpool also on the horizon.
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