#2 The game was the perfect tribute to Claudio Ranieri by the players and fans
While Claudio Ranieri might no longer be the manager of the club at the moment, the Italian has left a lasting impression on the club and the game on Monday was a tribute to him by the players and the fans. Leicester absorbed the pressure that came their way and essentially played Ranieri’s style of football by counter-attacking at every possible opportunity and it was only apt their first goal brought back memories of the 2015-16 campaign.
Despite being involved in a relegation battle currently and rendered without a full-time manager, the mood in the stadium was anything but sour and the club’s fans created the perfect atmosphere as their side turned up in style.
The troubles and allegations that were levied on several of their players were paid no heed by the supporters as they acknowledged each player when they arrived on the pitch and unlike several other cases, there were no boos around the stadium. That would be a huge morale booster for the players as they are currently entangled in a relegation battle and the full support of its fan base in attendance remains a prerequisite.
