“Absolutely Catastrophic”: Belgian Media Slams Leicester City’s Wout Faes After Israel Defeat

Steve Cooper and Leicester City likely hoped the international break would benefit their players, allowing strong performances for their countries to translate into improved form with the Foxes. Unfortunately, this hasn’t been the case.

While Wilfried Ndidi delivered a commendable performance for Nigeria, most Leicester players underwhelmed on the international stage.

Jannik Vestergaard struggled for Denmark, and Wout Faes endured heavy criticism for his displays, particularly against Italy and Israel.

Wout Faes Criticized After Poor Display for Belgium

Faes has been a key figure for Leicester this season, contributing consistently in the Premier League.

However, his form for Belgium has been less convincing. His latest performance in their 1-0 loss to Israel was described as “absolutely catastrophic” by Belgian outlet Walfoot, which rated him 2/10.

The publication accused him of “arrogance” and pointed to repeated blunders in recent matches.

Further criticism came from Voetbal, which highlighted Faes’ poor positional play and a crucial error—a misplaced pass that allowed Yarden Shua to score for Israel.

This mistake, described as “frustrating,” epitomized Faes’ struggles on the international stage.

Impact on Leicester City’s Upcoming Fixtures

Faes’ poor form for Belgium raises concerns for Leicester’s upcoming matches.

These games are critical not only for their 2024/25 Premier League campaign but also for Cooper’s future as manager.

The Foxes will face tough challenges, and any continuation of Faes’ subpar performances could complicate their efforts.

To regain momentum, Faes must put his international woes behind him and block out media criticism.

His focus and form will be vital as Leicester navigates this challenging period.

Without a fully confident and in-form Faes, the Foxes risk falling short in their pivotal upcoming fixtures.