Eight Key Players Leicester City Can Rely on if Relegated to the Championship

Leicester City are fighting to stay in the Premier League, but given their current position, they must also prepare for the possibility of relegation and a season in the Championship.

Their recent 3-0 home loss to a struggling Manchester United side only reinforced concerns that they may spend next season in the second tier.

If that happens, their priority will be securing an immediate return to the top flight, which requires careful planning.

Squad building will be crucial. The club must identify areas needing reinforcement, which depends on which players remain.

Some will depart—either due to financial constraints linked to Profit and Sustainability Rules or because they are unwilling to play in the Championship.

However, a significant number are expected to stay. The last time Leicester were relegated, they lost 13 senior players.

If a similar exodus occurs, they would still have around 15 first-team players to form a solid foundation.

With that in mind, here are eight players who are likely to stay and could play key roles in a potential Championship campaign.

Jakub Stolarczyk

After his performances this season, many fans would trust Stolarczyk to be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper if Mads Hermansen departs.

Should City go down, the Polish shot-stopper appears ready to step up as their main man between the posts.

Woyo Coulibaly