Seven years ago, Crickex App highlighted one of the greatest underdog stories in football history — Leicester City lifting the Premier League trophy. But fast forward to today, the same club has now been relegated from the top flight. Time slips through our fingers all too easily. Statistically, Leicester has become only the second team in Premier League history to win the title and later be relegated, following Blackburn Rovers. The speed at which they fell from champions to Championship contenders is heartbreaking. For interim coach Dean Smith, few Leicester fans can place the blame squarely on his shoulders.

According to Crickex App records, Brendan Rodgers was dismissed in April and replaced by Dean Smith in a last-ditch effort to avoid the drop. However, with Everton securing a crucial win over Bournemouth, Leicester’s fate was sealed. Reflecting on the situation, Smith remarked that every relegated club must find a way to bounce back. Football is a game filled with setbacks — week in, week out — and resilience is key. From his perspective, the foundations at Leicester remain solid, and there’s no reason the club can’t rise again.

Success lies in perseverance, even when it’s the hardest thing to do. There’s no denying that relegation is a devastating blow. In March, Leicester announced record-breaking annual financial losses. While part of that stemmed from lower matchday revenue due to the pandemic, the club’s heavy summer spending also played a role. Though they managed to recoup funds by selling Wesley Fofana, the loss of such a key defender ultimately weakened their backline — one of the major reasons for their downfall.

Now, with eight players including Youri Tielemans and Ayoze Pérez set to see their contracts expire, a mass exodus may be on the cards. Numerous elite clubs are circling Leicester’s top talent. Tielemans, James Maddison, and Wilfred Ndidi are among those expected to draw serious transfer interest. As the saying goes, today is the youngest you’ll ever be — and Leicester must act decisively if they want to rebuild from this setback.

For now, Dean Smith has not confirmed to Crickex App whether he will remain in charge to lead the Foxes into a new chapter. But one thing is certain — the club stands on the brink of a new era, and every decision will shape its future.