Leicester City's Pre-Season Progress Depends on Transfer Decisions

Leicester City's pre-season training camp in Spain ended with a 3-3 draw against Malaga, a top-flight side. The team's performance highlights the importance of transfer decisions, particularly in the winger position.

Two Starters Guaranteed

For the third game in a row, Stephy Mavididi and Will Alves started on either wing against Malaga. Both have shown glimpses of quality in pre-season, with Mavididi scoring in the win over Northampton and getting into some dangerous positions against Burton Albion. Alves has been one of the most eye-catching players in pre-season, standing out wide and centrally.

Striker Profile Identified

Unlike previous fixtures, Kirsten Otchere wasn't involved for City in all phases of play. The 19-year-old came short and linked up play with the two eights well at times, but he failed to get any sniffs of action close to goal and was a passenger as Malaga piled the pressure on after the break. Bobby De Cordova-Reid replaced the teenager and played as a versatile centre-forward.

What Comes Next?

Leicester City now return to England before their open training session on Friday and final pre-season game against Genoa at the King Power Stadium. The team's performance in the pre-season games will be crucial in determining their chances of success in the upcoming season.

Transfer Decisions Loom Large

Russell Martin's men controlled portions of the game and could have been 3-0 up in the first half with Will Alves and Stephy Mavididi missing chances. However, the team's performance highlights the importance of transfer decisions, particularly in the winger position. Martin has confirmed he wants to add a new face to either wing this summer, as a priority.

Conclusion

Leicester City's pre-season training camp in Spain ended with a 3-3 draw against Malaga. The team's performance highlights the importance of transfer decisions, particularly in the winger position. With the team now returning to England, the focus will shift to the final pre-season game against Genoa at the King Power Stadium.