Jordan James: The team must pick itself up and focus on the challenge of the next game.
2026-03-17 05:21

Jordan James stated that the team must face reality and fight for points to make up for the disappointment of losing to Queens Park Rangers in the previous game. Although he opened the scoring for the team at the King Power Stadium, goals from Harvey Weir and Ronnie Edwards, as well as an own goal from Ben Nelson, ultimately secured the victory for the team.
It was an exceptionally disappointing day for Gary Rowett's Leicester City. The team had hoped to continue their good form from Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Bristol City, but this loss dropped them to 23rd in the Championship table with eight games remaining. Their next match is on Saturday at Vicarage Road against Watford.
When asked about the fighting spirit the team needs to show, Jordan James said, "Given our current league ranking and what we want to achieve, that fighting spirit should be the minimum requirement for the players."
“For me, I give my all whenever I'm on the pitch. But I didn't play well in this game. From the start of the match until the 30th minute, we were inconsistent. After conceding a goal, the team's morale dropped, which has happened many times this season. We were always waiting for chances instead of actively creating them, which is clearly not enough.”
Jordan James pointed out that Leicester City will play a crucial role in the coming weeks, emphasizing that the team must perform as expected and earn points before the end of the season. He stated, "This is very important for the fans. The situation is difficult right now, the internal and external environment is not ideal, but these players are crucial to the team."
"The fans' support has greatly boosted our morale, and everyone could feel it in the first 30 minutes of the game. We had no other choice but to keep going. The schedule is tight, and there aren't many games left. We desperately need points. The whole team must regroup and focus on preparing for the next game."
Image source: Internet/Leicester City official website
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