July 6, 2024

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on August 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Youri Tielemans sends message to Leicester team-mates after apology for FA Cup loss

Youri Tielemans was Leicester’s FA Cup hero at Wembley last season but was part of the holder’s side humbled at Championship neighbors Nottingham Forest

Youri Tielemans has urged Leicester’s out-of-form stars to “look in the mirror” after the FA Cup holders crashed out.

Tielemans struck a spectacular Wembley winner last term against Chelsea as Leicester won the FA Cup for the first time ever.

But they suffered a spectacular fall from grace at local Championship rivals Nottingham Forest in a 4-1 loss.

The Premier League visitors trailed 3-0 in the first half after an embarrassing display which left boss Brendan Rodgers fuming.

The disastrous afternoon even saw an away fan arrested for invading the pitch and hitting Forest striker Keinan Davis.

It is a nightmare for the Foxes, who are in 10th top-flight after just two wins in seven games ahead of Thursday’s trip to Liverpool.

Belgium midfielder Tielemans,24, said: “We need to digest this, look at ourselves in the mirror and then we’ll see.

“We know it’s a big game for Leicester and Nottingham.

“The crowd gets fired up but the only thing I can say about the fans is that we need to apologise to ours.

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