Youri Tielemans’ performances of late have caused some concern amongst the Leicester City faithful prompting many to take to social media and share their views regarding the Belgian’s dip in form.
The Foxes suffered their second consecutive defeat on Boxing day after Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners at the King Power Stadium underneath the lights.
Is Tielemans largely responsible for Leicester's drop in form?
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Ratings, ranging from fours to sixes, here.
The biggest worry for me was Tielemans. Anonymous again, which he seems to be making a habit of.
Ricardo, Ndidi, Praet and Vardy come away with credit, and Soyuncu would have done if not for the penalty. #LCFC https://t.co/DmGnUlnqC9
— Jordan Blackwell (@JrdnBlackwell) December 26, 2019
Not sure what we can do Praet probably the pick of the midfield,Maddison and Tielemans poor.Liverpool playing with confidence and we look shot
— Andrew Bolton (@AndrewB03365285) December 26, 2019
Having Maddison and Tielemans faffing around on the pitch at once is probably one too many Ozil-style “luxury players” against a team with the work ethic and quality of Liverpool #LCFC
— Alan Cantes (@cuppanukka) December 26, 2019
We were awful – I’ve never been a Kasper fan, but he was shocking tonight. Chilwell looked poor again as did Tielemans, Praet and Ndidi.
Tonight was crying out for Hamza to start for us.
Our fans are in meltdown at the minute and we have to realise, Liverpool and City are a
— LCFC Forever (@lcfc_forever) December 27, 2019
Leicester players are just not up to it against the big teams. Thankfully there are only 2 big teams in the PL. They seem tired. Maddison, Tielemans, Schmeichel, Chilwell, Barnes. All extremely poor last night. Weren’t up for it at all & made mistake after mistake, each of them.
— Benjamin Blyth (@bjblyth) December 27, 2019
Liverpool taught us a footballing lesson and players need to improve. Maddison, Tielemans and Chilwell were awful today. Fair play liverpool you deserve the title by a mile
— Ellis (@ellislcfc1) December 26, 2019
What do we think?
Tielemans signed for Leicester on a permanent deal in the summer after spending the second half of last season on loan in the East-Midlands. His performances with the Foxes, for the most part, have been impressive but in recent weeks the 22-year-old has suffered from a dramatic loss of form.
According to Transfermarkt.co.uk, the player is currently valued at £49.5m and therefore despite the drop off in his performance levels he remains one of the clubs biggest assets. The team have been flying this season but now Brendan Rodgers’ management skills will come under increased scrutiny having seen his side suffer consecutive defeats at the hands of Manchester City and Liverpool.
Tielemans needs to rediscover his form and quickly given he plays such a vital role in a midfield that up until last week seemed fully-functional, especially as he has provided them with five goals and five assists from the middle across all competitions. He along with the rest of the team were bound to suffer a dip at some point but just how long that dip lasts could define the Foxes season.