‘Come back with the Cup’ - Leicester City under orders at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens
Leicester City are under pressure to “come back with the Cup” from this weekend’s HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens as an experienced squad set out to make up for last year’s disappointing title defence and regain the trophy.
Leicester City are under pressure to “come back with the Cup” from this weekend’s HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens as an experienced squad set out to make up for last year’s disappointing title defence and regain the trophy.
Leicester arrived in Hong Kong after an excellent season in England’s U-21 Development League, eventually finishing sixth behind the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.
We’ve definitely punched above our weight [this season], considering the teams we’re up against, the likes of Chelsea, Man City, Man United
Nicky Eaden, the club’s U-21 assistant coach, is now under instructions to crown the season by leading his side to success at Hong Kong Football Club, where the Foxes have walked away with silverware in each of their three previous appearances.
“I’ve been told I’ve got to come back with the Cup,” said Eaden, head coach of this year’s squad after being part of the management team at the past two Soccer Sevens.
“That’s why you enter tournaments. That’s what you want to do each time – try to win it – so that’s what we’re here to do.”
Leicester’s final group A match against 2012 champions Newcastle United on Saturday evening could be one of the highlights of the pool stage.
