In a pre-season friendly between Wrexham and Chelsea, several former Leicester City players were on display. This match was a crucial test for Enzo Maresca as he transitioned into his new role, and his tactics seemed reminiscent of his time at Leicester.
Wrexham, adopting a five-man defense, included new signing Lewis Brunt from Leicester in their starting lineup.
Wrexham’s strategy against Enzo’s style proved effective, as manager Phil Parkinson’s team held a 2-1 lead at one point and nearly scored a third. However, Chelsea managed to equalize, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Despite Chelsea’s 75% possession, the result mirrored some of Leicester’s previous season struggles under Maresca, though they ultimately ended as champions.
Brendan Rodgers must be pleased with Kasper Schmeichel’s performance, as the former Leicester goalkeeper played the first half of Celtic’s friendly against Manchester City.
Although Oscar Bobb scored against Schmeichel in the 33rd minute, Celtic held a 3-1 lead and ultimately secured a 3-2 victory, a satisfying result for Schmeichel.
Josh Eppiah, a former Leicester attacking option, is embarking on a new adventure with Amazons FC in Brazil.
The Belgian forward, who previously played for Northampton and OH Leuven, has struggled with injuries and being played out of position. He hopes to find a better fit and progress at the second-tier Brazilian club.
Nottingham Forest’s pre-season campaign is in full swing, with former Leicester forward Chris Wood enjoying a productive period. Wood scored in a 3-0 win against Chesterfield and again in a 2-1 victory over Millwall.
Meanwhile, Paul Appiah, recently released by Leicester, is currently on trial at Wimbledon. He played in their pre-season friendly against Brentford, which proved challenging due to the significant tier gap.
Despite the tough day, Appiah hopes to find a new direction in his football career moving forward.
