‘Future captain’, ‘quality’: Some Leicester fans hail £33k-a-week man’s display v Everton

Published on January 28, 2021

A number of Leicester City fans have taken to Twitter to praise Youri Tielemans’ latest performance for the Foxes.

The 23-year-old has been superb for Leicester since his initial loan move in 2019, since turned into a permanent deal for a reported £40million.

Tielemans was once again instrumental for Brendan Rodgers’ side in Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw at Everton.

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Although the Belgian’s passing wasn’t quite as pinpoint as it has been in recent weeks, he nonetheless put in a great display, pulling the strings for Leicester.

He also did well with his goal, firing home the equaliser under intense pressure from blue shirts after James Rodriguez had opened the scoring for the hosts.

Leicester remain third in the table, just two points off top spot, and Tielemans once again played a key role in keeping the Foxes within reach of the summit.

Here is what some fans said about the £33,000-a-week star’s performance:

Great second-half display and really should have got more out of that in the end. Last season we’d have taken nothing from that, though, I’m sure. Tielemans superb after half-time, ran the show. #lcfc

— Joe Brewin (@JoeBrewinFFT) January 27, 2021

Youri Tielemans is a sensational footballer.

— Bert (@BertLcfc) January 27, 2021

Considering we went behind, I don’t think a point is a shabby result. While dominant in the second half, Everton had two clear-cut chances to win it. Thought Tielemans, Maddison and Evans were our stand-out players. Onto Leeds, Leeds, Leeds! #LCFC

— Tom Henman (@MrTomHenman) January 27, 2021

That’s a good point all things considered. And we played well for most of the match. Tielemans bossed the 2nd half, becoming a real leader of this team #lcfc

— jay allen (@jayjay_allen) January 27, 2021

Tielemans is an outstanding footballer, quality in everything he does, midfield general out there 💪 #lcfc

— 🦊Ryan Devo🦊 (@devo_lcfc) January 27, 2021

THEEEREEE IS AAA STAAARR MAAAN WHOOO PLAAYYS IN BLEEUU AND WITHEEE, HIS NAME IS YOURI TIELEMANS! #LCFC

— Ndidi, King of tackles🦊🔥❤👑 (@ChampionsPL16) January 27, 2021