Maresca in awe of fabulous Foxes
The Football League Paper|October 22, 2023
ENZO Maresca insists it is a measure of his Leicester side that they were not fazed by going behind en route to victory over Swansea
Steve Coombs
Maresca in awe of fabulous Foxes

Matt Grimes fired the hosts into the lead after 20 minutes with a sublime volley at the Swansea.com Stadium.

But Jannik Vestergaard fortuitously bundled into the net on the stroke of half-time to level proceedings with what was his first goal for the Foxes.

And second-half efforts from Abdul Fatawu and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho earned the visitors their 11th win from 12 Championship matches this term.

“I’m very happy because, even at 1-0 down, the team continued in the same way. No panic,” said Italian boss Maresca. “This, for us, is the most important thing.

“First-half we were in control. We conceded some transitions, but even with that I think we were in control. We created chances.

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