The 5000-1 Champs

Remember N’Golo Kanté?

Kanteé’s role in Leicester City’s fairy tale Premier League win in 2015-2016 was crucial.

His tireless midfield work was a key component in their unexpected championship run. Glue. The holding midfielder.

What about Jamie?

Vardy was a crucial player in that Premier League winning season for the Foxes too.

His goal-scoring streak was vital for the team’s historic success. Goals win games.
The Algerian. Riyad Mahrez.

The winger provided creativity and flair, contributing significant goals and assists. He was named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year for
that season.

Before the 2015-2016 season, Leicester City were considered underdogs, with odds of 5000-1 to win the Premier League.

They had narrowly avoided relegation in the previous season, and expectations were modest at best. The core of Leicester’s success lay In the consistent availability of their key players. This included the likes of Vardy, Mahrez, and Kante.

These players not only remained largely injury-free throughout the season but also maintained a high level of performance.

5000-1

CHAMPIONS.

TWO BIG REASONS.

1) TACTICAL CONSISTENCY

Manager Claudio Ranieri could maintain tactical consistency largely due to having a fully fit and available squad for most of the season.

This consistency allowed the team to develop a strong understanding and cohesiveness on the pitch, playing a counter-attacking style of football that was highly effective against even the biggest teams in the league.

2) LOW INJURY RATES

One of the most remarkable aspects of Leicester’s campaign was their low injury rate.

The medical and fitness staff managed the players exceptionally well, resulting in fewer lost days to injury compared to other teams.

This aspect was crucial in a physically demanding league like the Premier League.

Leicester City’s remarkable success story during the 2015- 2016 Premier League season is a perfect example of how player availability can play a pivotal role in a team’s triumph.

The silent role to win.

This season is often referred to as one of the greatest sporting stories of all time, and a key aspect of this fairy tale was the consistent availability of their core players.