Gevans_97

I think "work in progress" is more a work is progress to reach the top 6 and Europe where the owners want to be. We're an established premier league side, with young players coming through in a largely experienced squad (last few years.) Building young talent with experience in a "work in progress" to reach European football. Whilst we can't be complacent, I don't think you could argue this side is anywhere near relegation, surely?

Personally I'm more optimistic than I have been in many, many years as a Leicester fan. I like Puel, he's calm and assured and showed that he can bring in a decent calibre of player. Last season hard to gauge because it wasn't completely his squad but for once I've felt like we've actually strengthened where we've needed to - new Cb(s), Rb, FINALLY a creative player to play just behind the strikers in Maddison. Think some fans are too harsh on Ghezzal, let's draw our own conclusions when he plays for our team. And if we do play 3-5-2 - which now seems fairly likely, i think it could be a really good season for us - we wouldn't really have to find a mahrez replacement in that formation. Puel is also getting rid of the deadwood - Benny, Slim, Simpson etc. I like the lads but they're not good enough for us anymore. And the high press he's got us playing is something I've been dreaming of for years. Think Maddison could be THE key player for us this season. Big year for him.

Remember Puel stating he wanted to build his team around Maguire? Granted this was before the WC and performances have changed his value but considering the owners' usual stance on transfers like this I am hopeful he stays, along with bringing in Soyuncu that's a very nice (potential) back 3.