Luis Hernandez is leaving struggling champions Leicester City

Luis Hernandez joined Leicester City in the summer with high hopes, but after just seven months with the champions, he is heading back to Spain.

The 27-year-old joined Leicester City on a free transfer in the summer from Sporting Gijon on a four-year deal, but he has failed to win over manager Claudio Ranieri and fans and heads back to La Liga to join Malaga.

Having made just eight appearances for the struggling champions in all competitions, it became very clear to both parties that there was no future in the partnership.

Hernandez did play a role in the Foxes first ever Champions League goal as it was his long throw that helped to set up Mark Albrighton for his strike.

A product of the Real Madrid academy Hernandez has been tipped for great things in the past, but unfortunately he has failed to live up to his potential and this poor spell in England will probably be the last time we see him on these shores.

Champions in trouble

Leicester City shocked the sporting world with their amazing run to the premier league last season. Many predicted it could not be repeated, and many were correct.

The champions are currently sitting way down in 15th place, just a mere 5 points clear of the relegation zone.

They are over achieving on the continental stage and are looking forward to their second round Champions League clash with Sevilla on February 22nd.

But domestically things have not been going well at all. A few bad results could see them in real danger of being the first team in the modern era to be relegated the season after winning the title.

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pundit Phil Thompson recently gave his verdict on their short comings ;

"“The first result of the season being a defeat to Hull knocked them back and the doubts set in from that point,” said Thompson. “They’ve also had key men missing, with Kasper Schmeichel being out, then Jamie Vardy being suspended, which they didn’t have last season.“The signings have also not been as good as they should be and haven’t really settled well, while the star players Vardy and Riyad Mahrez haven’t been anywhere near what they were, lacking the energy and fight.”“Crucially, though, it’s about desire and they’ve probably dropped about 50 per cent. Everybody got new contracts and a big hike in their salaries when N’Golo Kante went and the players don’t seem to have that same drive and commitment as last season, which was so key.“Most people would say they’re where they should be now but I’d say they should be in that second tier with Everton and Southampton.”"

I am inclined to agree that they should be down as far as they are, this is a side that is capable of a high mid table finish and Claudio Ranieri needs to address his issues and get the results the team deserves.

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Hernandez Leaves Struggling Champions Leicester City

By Damian Smith | Jan 24, 2017

Luis Hernandez joined Leicester City in the summer with high hopes, but after just seven months with the champions, he is heading back to Spain.

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