Five things Leicester City must do against Swansea, including bigger roles for two players | OneFootball

Leicester City head to Swansea needing a response under Gary Rowett, with survival in the Championship at stake.

LeicesterMercury.co.uk notes that City have taken nine points from nine games under Rowett, a rate that likely must improve to avoid relegation. They have been close to wins in their last three matches. The draw with Sheffield Wednesday stung, and without an outstanding display from the Owls’ Pierce Charles they might have had three points.

Against Preston and Watford they arguably deserved victories, yet there is still room to sharpen up. Harry Winks has taken eight shots across the past two games, all from outside the box. Two were on target and only one properly tested the keeper, so team-mates must give him options when he collects the ball around 25 yards out.

City also need Divine Mukasa closer to Stephy Mavididi. On Monday, particularly before the break, Mavididi was too isolated down the left. The Man City loanee and Mavididi tend to be far more threatening when working in tandem.

Dujuan Richards should be given a bigger opportunity if City are chasing a game, even if starting him remains a risk while the defensive side of his play develops. Bade Aluko ought to be on the bench to offer something different, as he has been underused so far.

Defending corners must be a priority this week. Had City dealt with corners better over Easter, they would have conceded two fewer goals and be four points better off.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk