Sven feels Beckford is the key
Posted by admin on September 14, 2011 - Leicester City, The Championship
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Sven Goran Eriksson admits he “expects a lot” from Jermaine Beckford this season and feels the striker can fire Leicester to promotion from the Championship.
The 27-year-old made his debut for the Foxes last weekend, following his £2.5million switch from Everton on transfer deadline day.
Despite the addition of the former Leeds frontman, Leicester dropped points again as they were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Barnsley. People who have placed football bets will know the Foxes aren’t looking like the side people were expecting.
Having spent more than anyone else in the division and after recruiting over a dozen new signings, Eriksson is under no illusions that promotion is what is expected from the fans and the board and the football tips reflect this.
But after six matches, Leicester find themselves in mid-table with eight points from six games and the former England boss admitted that the display at Oakwell was “not good enough”.
Eriksson had been desperate to add another quality striker to squad last month and he believes Beckford can be a key player for the Foxes, once he settles into his new environment.
The Leicester boss said: “We all expect a lot from him. He is coming from the Premier League and he is an expensive player for this level.
“You can see he is a threat for anyone because of his pace, he runs in behind.”
Leicester’s home form has been a concern for Eriksson, with just three points from a possible nine so far this term.
The Foxes’ promotion credentials will be severely tested this weekend, when they entertain league leaders Brighton – unbeaten in their first six games – at the King Power Stadium.
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