Nigel Pearson: Miserly defence record is key for Leicester City's promotion push
Leicester City's miserly defensive record will be key to a promotion push, says manager Nigel Pearson.
City took their tally of clean sheets to eight on Saturday with victory at Sheffield Wednesday, the highest number in the Championship.
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Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel
City also have the joint-lowest number of goals-against in the division, along with Brighton, on 16.
Pearson said the entire team, and not just the back four and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, could take credit for their excellent record.
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"We have an experienced back five, but we also defend well as a team," said Pearson.
"The energy levels we have in our forwards is excellent. You start defending from the front and I think the intensity with which we are able to press the opposition is vital.
"The players understand how we defend as a team, that is from the front. If you have forwards who are willing to work hard for the team, it triggers the rest off.
"Sheffield Wednesday are a big side and we had to deal with a lot of dangerous aerial situations, and did that very well.
"Players are in the side for different reasons and we know we have some very good defenders at the club. But, all in all, it is about us defending and attacking well as a team.
"The goals we are scoring are being spread through the team, and that is important through the duration of the season.
"But if you keep clean sheets, it does give you a better chance to win games. Things are going pretty well and it shows the group ethic we have got."
Comments
by TheGeofflane
Wednesday, November 28 2012, 2:43PM
“And Waggie hit the bar again! And failed with a one-on-one. And Vardy snatched at his one clear chance. And I picked Konch. Experience teaches you NOT to dive in. Wonder who'll start against Derby?”
by TheGeofflane
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 9:37AM
“One of the best poachers around the six-yard box since Tony Cottee did it for us is Becchio of Leeds. He won the game for them on Sat. Konch or Schlupp, watch him! Vardy, time you scored a few of these three-yard tap-ins. Starting tonight. And toe-down Waggie, you hit the bar again last Sat., the lower the shot, the less chance the goalie has. I've spent £50 NOT seeing this match, due to weather, please win it, I have friends up north already laughing at me.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, November 27 2012, 8:52AM
“obvious from these comments why Beckford does not fit in. This is looking a good team.”