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Emil Riis: Leicester City forward talks about Foxes struggles and scoring form

Foxes should be 'nowhere near' relegation spots - Riis Published 2 hours ago One-time Premier League title winners Leicester City should not be "anywhere near" the relegation zone in League One, says striker Emil Riis. But with just two wins…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:44 PM
Emil Riis: Leicester City forward talks about Foxes struggles and scoring form
Key Things to Know
  • Emil Riis says Leicester City should be nowhere near the League One relegation zone amid early-season struggles.
  • Leicester City sits one point above the relegation spots after recording only two wins in eight matches.
  • Riis is the club's top scorer this campaign, having scored four goals so far under manager Russell Martin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City forward Emil Riis stated that the club should not be anywhere near the League One relegation zone following a difficult start to the campaign. Despite entering the season as promotion favorites after back-to-back relegations, the Foxes sit just one point above the bottom four with only two wins from their opening eight matches.

Riis, who leads Leicester with four goals this term after arriving in a summer rebuild, expressed optimism that Russell Martin's side can recover. He emphasized that belief, fighting spirit, and hard work will be necessary to turn their fortunes around by the end of the season.

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