Marti Cifuentes appeals for patience in making two big Leicester City changes.

Leicester City is currently 12th in the Championship after roughly a third of the season has been played, with the club still recovering from relegation and impacted by Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Marti Cifuentes is working hard to improve the atmosphere and culture at Leicester City, and he has asked for patience in his efforts. City are not where fans expected them to be after a third of the season, with Cifuentes’ team sitting 12th in the Championship standings.

However, there are significant elements at play that go beyond on-field performance. City are still grieving from relegation, and difficulties with Profit and Sustainability Rules continue to weigh over them, preventing them from rejuvenating their team this summer.

Supporters have found it difficult to rally behind a bunch of players who, in certain circumstances, have contributed to two relegations.

Furthermore, players continue to develop negative habits. In recent losses to Millwall and Blackburn, City played as if they had accepted defeat, as was usual last season.

That’s why Cifuentes was so happy with his team’s effort in the closing 20 minutes of their comeback victory over Norwich. “I’m happy for the group,” he stated. “Cultural changes require more time. What we’re attempting to achieve here will have its ups and downs, and it will take time.

“We cannot be complacent because we have won. There are still things we wish to improve on. “We will try to work as much as we can on the pitch and build on the last two games I would say, because some of the things I want to see from the group were definitely there.”

One result is insufficient to restore fan confidence, and Cifuentes understands that it is part of his duty to improve the attitude both around the club and within the squad. He believes that the club is still in the process of recovering.

“I’m aware that one of the bigger tasks I have as a manager here is to change the mood,” he told me.

“It’s quite easy to spread negativity around the team and the club as a result of the recent relegations. This takes time to heal for all of us, including supporters and players.

“My objective is to let everyone understand that Leicester is a terrific club with many opportunities to progress. Sometimes in life, failure is necessary to grasp how difficult it is to succeed.

“I believe that being a manager requires a strong understanding of the psychology of both the players and the environment.

“When I arrived at QPR, we were eight points from safety and faced a daunting assignment to avoid relegation.

Each club and setting presents unique problems. I’ve been fortunate to coach in five different nations, and I’ve always met the club’s goals. “In that sense, I am totally certain that we as a club have everything we need to fulfil our goals. It is not going to be perfect.

Life isn’t perfect. You must continue to push and work, and you must realise that criticism will come from time to time. “As a club and a team, we must remain united, along with our fans. We need to comprehend their frustrations.

“But, gentlemen, we have to adjust because things could get worse. We need to modify our thinking in order to work together. In that sense, we’re heading in the right way.”

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