Beaglehole Lauds U23s’ Resilience

- The Foxes have now registered three straight draws in the league 

- City host Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League 2 at King Power Stadium on Monday 24 October (7pm KO) 

It was the Development Squad’s resilience that most pleased manager Steve Beaglehole following his side’s Premier League 2 draw against Chelsea on Friday evening. 

The Foxes had to dig deep to halt a Chelsea forward line that had netted in every Premier League 2 fixture they had contested this term. 

Chelsea frontman Ike Ugbo came closest to breaching City’s back line after hitting the post in the first half, and while Leicester midfielder Lamine Sherif was dismissed late on, Beaglehole’s outfit repelled the hosts to earn a point in Aldershot. 

“I’m delighted because that’s three straight draws now in the league, which is a very important competition for us,” Beaglehole told LCFC TV after the game. 

“To not get beat at Chelsea following those results at Southampton and Manchester City shows that the lads are improving. 

“We were really resilient tonight and we adapted to changing our shape in the game really well. We were under the cosh early on but we changed and went 4-4-1-1 and dealt with their wide players. 

“In the second half we grew into the game and it looked like one goal would win it either way. They had chances and we had chances and we grew in confidence. 

“We got a blow near the end when Lamine [Sherif] got sent off, but he did some terrific work in the second half. 

“The lads showed great resilience and I’m so pleased for them. We’ve had a lot of games recently, but we’ve really dug deep and wore that shirt with pride. I’m really proud of them.” 

The Foxes have now recorded three consecutive Premier League 2 draws, earning points at Southampton, Manchester City and now Chelsea. 

Beaglehole added: “All three clubs have got really good players with an influence of senior players in there too. We’re looking to build on that now because we’ve got a number of home games coming up. 

“We need to keep that clean sheet but also be more of a threat in the final third of the pitch. That’s what we’re looking for to build on. 

“It’s a very difficult place to come because of the way they move the ball about. They’re not only good players, but they’re well coached as well. 

“Their rotation is terrific and you’ve got to really work hard and communicate with them to stick with them, but if you dig in and work for each other, you can get results."