Leicester City have lost three games in a row heading into the international break.
Enzo Maresca has responded to Leicester City’s critics following two consecutive defeats.
The Foxes made an immediate impact in their return to the Championship, winning 13 of their first 14 games.
However, back-to-back losses to Leeds United and Middlesbrough have prompted criticism of the Leicestershire club.
After 16 games, the gap to the chasing pack outside the automatic promotion spots has shrunk to eight points heading into the November international break.
Maresca’s team remains at the top of the Championship table, but they are now level on points with second-place Ipswich Town and only ahead on goal difference.
What did Enzo Maresca have to say about Leicester City’s detractors?
Maresca has responded to criticism of the team’s style of play, emphasizing the fans’ patience with him since his arrival at the club in the summer.
Anyone interested in seeing a more counter-attacking style of play should go watch some of the team’s Championship rivals, such as Leeds United, according to the Italian.
“This is a club that has won the most important English titles in the last decade: Premier League, FA Cup, and Community Shield.”
Maresca has responded to criticism of the team’s style of play by emphasizing the fans’ patience with him since his summer arrival at the club.
According to the Italian, anyone interested in seeing a more counter-attacking style of play should go watch some of the team’s Championship rivals, such as Leeds United.
“This is a club that has won the most important English titles in the last decade: Premier League, FA Cup, and Community Shield.”
“If you want to see transitions, go to Liverpool.”
“They’re the kings, the best in the world, incredible.”
“If you like this, the first two teams for transition in the Championship are probably Leeds and Plymouth.”
“No problem if you like this type of football.”
“However, we tried to make them understand how we intend to play.”
“We need them close, and what the players are creating is fantastic.”
Leicester City lead the Championship table with 39 points out of a possible 48.
The Foxes’ next game is against Watford at the King Power Stadium on November 25.
Will Leicester City be promoted automatically this season?
With their recent losses, the gap at the top has shrunk to just eight points, but it is still a significant one.
Leicester will be confident that this is just a blip, as they have been the division’s best team up to this point.
Maresca’s style of play may be unfamiliar to supporters, but the results speak for themselves.
This defiant reaction to criticism demonstrates how dogmatic the manager is about his preferred style of play.
