The Leicester City coach addresses his team’s 1-0 defeat against Plymouth, putting their second-place standing in the Championship at risk ahead of the weekend.
Enzo Maresca emphasized to his Leicester City squad the vital importance of securing a victory against Plymouth, yet once again, his team fell short of expectations.
Despite Maresca’s insistence that the manner of victory didn’t matter, City’s inability to capitalize on Mustapha Bundu’s first-half goal led to their second consecutive defeat and the sixth loss in 10 Championship matches.
Consequently, their hopes of earning “bonuses” are dashed, with the looming risk of dropping to third place if Ipswich and Leeds avoid defeat on Saturday.
Maresca expressed disappointment over the unexpected setbacks but acknowledged that their fate still remains within their control, albeit with a dwindling margin for error.
Patson Daka’s missed opportunities, particularly glaring in the second half, underscored City’s struggle to convert chances into goals, a persistent issue that Maresca acknowledges with concern.
Despite Daka’s recent goal drought, Maresca affirms his confidence in the striker and stresses the collective effort required from all players to realize their promotion ambitions.