Leicester City welcomed Fiorentina to the King Power Stadium on 3rd August 2025 for a friendly match that ended in a convincing 2-0 victory for the home side. The match kicked off at 3:00 pm, showcasing Leicester's attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation throughout the 90 minutes.
Leicester City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a strong midfield presence while allowing for fluid attacking play. Mads Hermansen took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Hamza Choudhury on the right, Caleb Okoli and Jannik Vestergaard in central defence, and Luke Thomas on the left. The midfield duo of Boubakary Soumaré and Oliver Skipp were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, while Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, supporting striker Jordan Ayew, who was the focal point of Leicester's attack.
The substitutes for Leicester included Kasey McAteer, Jeremy Monga, Harry Winks, Patson Daka, Wout Faes, Ben Nelson, Louis Page, and Olabade Aluko, providing depth and options for tactical changes as the match progressed.
The first half saw Leicester assert their dominance early on, with the visitors from Fiorentina struggling to cope with the home side's intensity. A yellow card was issued to Fiorentina in the 23rd minute for persistent infringements, highlighting their difficulties in containing Leicester's attacking threats.
Leicester's breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Jordan Ayew found the back of the net, courtesy of a clever flick from Bilal El Khannouss. Ayew's composed finish with his right foot from inside the box sent the home fans into raptures, giving Leicester a well-deserved lead.
Just seven minutes later, in the 36th minute, Abdul Fatawu doubled Leicester's advantage with a stunning solo goal. After receiving a short pass from Hamza Choudhury, Fatawu showcased his skill and determination, driving forward before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot that left the Fiorentina goalkeeper with no chance.
As the first half drew to a close, Leicester maintained their two-goal cushion, heading into the break with a commanding performance under their belts.
The second half saw Leicester make several substitutions to maintain their momentum. Kasey McAteer replaced Abdul Fatawu in the 57th minute, followed by Jeremy Monga coming on for Stephy Mavididi, also in the 57th minute. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy into the team as they sought to extend their lead.
In the 67th minute, Harry Winks entered the fray for Oliver Skipp, while Patson Daka took over from Jordan Ayew, who had already made a significant impact on the match. These tactical adjustments allowed Leicester to maintain their attacking threat while ensuring a solid midfield presence.
As the match progressed, Wout Faes replaced Jannik Vestergaard in the 75th minute, and Ben Nelson came on for Hamza Choudhury shortly after. The substitutions were strategic, aimed at preserving the lead while providing valuable game time to the squad.
In the closing stages of the match, Louis Page replaced Bilal El Khannouss in the 82nd minute, and Olabade Aluko came on for Caleb Okoli, further demonstrating Leicester's depth and versatility.
Despite Fiorentina's attempts to find a way back into the game, Leicester's defence held firm, ensuring that the scoreline remained unchanged. The match concluded with Leicester City securing a comfortable 2-0 victory, showcasing their potential ahead of the upcoming season. Abdul Fatawu's standout performance earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, reflecting his crucial contributions to the team's success.
