Brighton have been fulfilling a role Leicester once enjoyed, that of progressive provincial power unearthing talent the elite clubs covet. In the week Leandro Trossard joined Arsenal, Leicester, kicking off two points above the relegation zone, were the cautionary tale of what happens after the tap of talent runs dry after prime cuts are carved off.
Goals from a dependable veteran in Marc Albrighton and Harvey Barnes, a talented player who had lately lost his way, looked to have relieved the pressure on Brendan Rodgers, against whom the Leicester public’s doubts have been growing. “It should have been a win,” he said. “What we had was a spirit and a mentality. I think the supporters would have seen that.”
