LONDON: Jamie Vardy has criticised himself and his Leicester City teammates after they were relegated from the Premier League, calling their performances in the current campaign “embarrassing.”
A 1-0 defeat at the hands of EPL leaders Liverpool saw 19th-placed Leicester confirm their relegation yesterday, just one season after returning to the top flight.
Leicester, who won the Premier League against all odds in 2016, have endured a poor run of form, losing their last nine home games in a row without scoring a goal – an English record.
Former England international Vardy, Leicester’s hero in the 2016 title triumph and the 2019-20 Premier League Golden Boot winner, has also failed to impress, scoring just seven league goals in 31 appearances this season.
“At this point, I don’t know what to say. There are no words I can say to express my anger and sadness at how this season has gone,” the 38-year-old said in a statement on social media.
“There are no excuses. Collectively, as players and as a club, we have failed. There is nothing to hide and I do not want to entertain any suggestion of doing so.
“Having been at this club for so long, we’ve experienced so much success and glory — and this season has just been sad and for me personally, a complete disgrace. It hurts and I know you feel it too. To the fans: I’m sorry…”
Leicester, 19th with 18 points from 33 games, travel to Wolves on Saturday.