Shakespeare wants Foxes riposte
BOSS Craig Shakespeare wants a response from his Leicester players in the final game of the season against Bournemouth.
Shakespeare and his side have been praised for the way they have revived Leicester’s campaign following the departure of Claudio Ranieri in February, but for the first time since questions are being asked of their character following Thursday night’s 6-1 thrashing by Tottenham.
Shakespeare revealed he had some “harsh words” with his team after the game, but insists that all involved are keen to right the wrongs against Bournemouth at the King Power Stadium and end the season on a positive note.
“The scoreline was massively disappointing, especially considering the form we’d been in.
“On Sunday we have a chance to put that right,” said Shakespeare.
“Being around the players, they want to put it right – they wanted to play again on Friday.
“So that point of view is very pleasing.
“Thursday night was a big negative, but sometimes that is the making of a person, the man, the team.
“It is the first time we have had to have harsh words.
“You’ve got to be honest with players in terms of their performance – as well as your own.
“I’ve looked at myself and possibly I made us too open, affecting the way Tottenham could attack us.
“I make the decisions and on reflection I could have done better. We will all learn from it.”
Andy King could return, but Wes Morgan and Robert Huth will remain on the sidelines, along with Danny Drinkwater and Nampalys Mendy.