“Marti Cifuentes’ SHOCKING Leicester City Masterplan: Jaw-Dropping Goals Bonanza from the MOST Unexpected Player!”
Luke Thomas targets long-awaited goals as Leicester full-back embraces advanced role under Cifuentes
Marti Cifuentes’ tactical approach, combined with Leicester City’s current level, has created an unusual storyline: a full-back who hasn’t scored in over four years now setting himself a goal target for the season.
It is one of the most eye-catching aspects of the new manager’s system. Both the left-back and right-back are encouraged to push high up the pitch, often drifting into central areas just outside the box.
The purpose is to unsettle the opposition’s defensive structure, adding unpredictability and extra attacking threat.
For Luke Thomas, this tactical shift has injected a new sense of excitement into his campaign.
The 24-year-old nearly opened City’s scoring for the season when his fierce strike forced a sharp save from Pierce Charles in the first match.
He came close again in the second half against Sheffield Wednesday, reflecting how advanced his new role allows him to be.
“I should have scored!” Thomas admitted. “It’s been really good under the gaffer. We’re learning how he wants us to play, the styles and principles he wants to bring in, and hopefully we can show that consistently throughout the year.
“It’s a role I really enjoy. Last season we were often defending deep, but now the expectation is to dominate matches. That means we’ll create far more opportunities in front of goal.”
