#4 Marc Albrighton shows fight
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Leicester City are no longer the same charismatic side from last season. And in the absence of Mahrez and Slimani, they were at an even greater disadvantage as they prepared to host Chelsea. Playing in a different formation, the champions looked uncomfortable in their own home as they struggled to keep up with their superior opponents. However, their embarrassing performance had one redeeming aspect and that was Marc Albrighton.
The midfielder filled the unfamiliar shoes of a wing back quite remarkably as he did well to contain Alonso’s forward runs on many occasions. With no help forthcoming from Morgan, Albrighton had his work cut out for him but the former Aston Villa player did not disappoint. He restricted the amount of space Alonso had to work with and was one of their better players going forward as well.
Most of Leicester's attacks originated from him as he delivered some balls that managed to beat the Chelsea defenders. His influence on the side became more apparent as he tired and had to be taken off. His substitution forced Ranieri to go back to a 4-4-2 which made Leicester look more disoriented. With Albrighton gone, they looked vulnerable and were fortunate to not concede further.
