Can the Foxes bounce back?
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Leicester City had a miserable campaign in the Premier League last season. Less than a decade after being declared the champions of England, and soon following on by winning the FA Cup and Community Shield, they are playing in the Championship. The target right away will be to get back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
While a few clubs have achieved that, it is not a secret that staying in the Premier League is much easier than trying to get back after relegation. That is the hurdle that faces the Foxes, and it is worsened by the fact that top players at the team are increasingly seeing the need to sign for Premier League teams. Nonetheless, there are legendary figures at the team that have shown impressive loyalty, and if the team was to be promoted, these are the figures that will be remembered more.
Promotion favorites
As things stand, Leicester City are among the favorites, tipped for promotion to the top flight. Among the top bookies you are likely to find odds of the Foxes finishing in the top two this season. At BetObet, this can be a good avenue to make use of the welcome bonus, which guarantees 100% match on the first deposit after registering on the site. Such offers are expected to run through the months this season, and there is a BetObet bonus for new signups in August on Wincomparator of up to €100. As favorites for either direct promotion or through the playoffs, this is a low-risk stake to make. Retaining top players like Jamie Vardy, Wilfred Ndidi, Patson Daka and more, further enhances such guarantees. Leicester City have already posted their first win of the season. Though with some discomfort, they managed to dislodge Coventry City 2-1 on Match Day 1 of the Championship. There will be many such moments of pain but eventually, if their star players will stay put, there are all the reasons to believe Leicester City will be back. Apart from having their top players on board, Leicester City will have to stay consistent in one of the leagues termed to be the toughest and most physical in the world.
Experience is key
For a team that just recently played in the Champions League and Europa League, and retaining some of the players that participated in those competitions, the experience will be a big driver. There was a period when Leicester City were quite stable both in the playing unit and the management, but there is always a price to pay for having the best players, managers and winning a lot.
The Foxes buckled under the pressure, not to mention the helicopter accident that shook the core of the team, and followed by massive exits of key players. Leicester City will not be able to pay top salaries, as it did in the Premier League, and that is a precursor for the team losing key players. We have already seen James Maddison, Harvey Barnes and Youri Tielemans leave. The key to the team staying afloat now depends on the ability to convince remaining key players that there is a good plan in place and that the short-term ambition is achievable.
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