Albrighton backs Foxes to fire on international return
Leicester’s Marc Albrighton says the side are determined to secure their spot in next year’s Premier League as they return from the international break.
The Foxes have won their last four games, meaning Craig Shakespeare remains unbeaten in all competitions since succeeding Claudio Ranieri as the club’s manager.
For winger Albrighton, Leicester’s packed April fixture schedule, eight games starting with Stoke City at King Power Stadium on Saturday, will be decisive for their future in the Premier League.
“The lads were ready for a break and we know we’ve got a lot of games this coming month that are going to be massively important,” Albrighton said.
“It’s going to shape our season and the sooner we can secure our safety the better. It’s our main focus – especially this coming week.”
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Shakespeare’s side are currently sitting at 15th and six points clear of the drop zone, but a win this weekend could see them climb above Burnley and Watford.
And Albrighton admits that two consecutive home games against the Potters and Sunderland will have a huge bearing on his team’s survival hopes.
“It could go a long way in making sure we’re safe, but also it could go the other way if we don’t get the results we want,” he admitted.
“We’ve just got to be ready – with the break we’ve had, we’ve got no excuses.”
