According to what I’ve been told, a talkSPORT journalist has exposed some “wrong’uns” in Leicester City’s dressing room.

Leicester City are edging dangerously close to relegation to the third tier after suffering a subdued 1-0 home loss against Swansea City. With just four matches remaining in the season, the gap to safety now stands at four points, and the club’s alarming downturn has exposed deeper concerns beyond results on the pitch.

Those close to the situation suggest that the problems inside the dressing room may be just as significant as the struggles seen during matches. What is unfolding at the King Power Stadium paints a bleak picture of a club in decline, both structurally and internally.

A frustrating afternoon at the King Power Stadium

The match itself summed up Leicester’s season in many ways. Swansea arrived with little riding on the outcome — sitting comfortably in mid-table with no realistic chance of promotion or threat of relegation. Despite that, they managed to leave with all three points, while the home fans voiced their growing frustration.

The atmosphere inside the stadium turned increasingly hostile as the game wore on, with supporters clearly fed up after months of underwhelming performances. By the final whistle, the anger had reached boiling point, reflecting a fanbase that has lost patience with the current trajectory.

A goal that captured Leicester’s flaws

The decisive moment came early in the second half and perfectly illustrated Leicester’s recurring issues. Eom Ji-Sung regained possession deep in his own half and embarked on a long run up the pitch, encountering little resistance.

He eventually set up Zan Vipotnik, who finished emphatically. The striker’s effort flew into the roof of the net, taking a slight deflection off the crossbar on its way in. It marked his 21st goal of the EFL Championship season — a tally that has attracted attention from top-flight clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

While Vipotnik’s quality is undeniable, the ease with which Swansea carved through Leicester’s defence raised serious concerns. The goal stemmed from a basic transition that Leicester failed to handle, something that has become a recurring theme throughout their campaign.

On the touchline, manager Gary Rowett could only shake his head in frustration, a reaction that has become all too familiar during a difficult season.

Missed chances prove costly

Despite their defensive shortcomings, Leicester did show attacking intent, particularly in the first half. Ricardo Pereira came close early on, striking the post, while Patson Daka forced two saves from Lawrence Vigouroux in quick succession.

Later, Oliver Skipp saw his effort cleared off the line — ironically by Vipotnik — just before half-time. Over the course of the match, Leicester registered 18 shots and earned 12 corners, yet failed to score.

The inability to convert chances has been a persistent issue, and once again it proved decisive. Speaking after the match, Rowett described the goal his side conceded as “absolutely ridiculous,” highlighting his frustration with both the defending and the outcome.

Fans turn on the board as pressure intensifies

As the match entered its final stages, the crowd made their feelings clear. Chants of “sack the board” echoed around the King Power Stadium, underlining the growing dissatisfaction with the club’s leadership.

At full-time, the players were met with boos and jeers, a stark contrast to the celebrations that once defined Leicester’s recent history. Less than a decade ago, the club achieved one of football’s greatest triumphs by winning the Premier League title. Now, they find themselves staring at the prospect of dropping into League One.

Points deduction compounds the crisis

Adding to Leicester’s troubles is a six-point deduction imposed for breaching profit and sustainability regulations. The penalty was confirmed after the club’s appeal was unsuccessful, further worsening their league position.

Without the deduction, Leicester would be positioned much closer to safety and potentially still in contention to avoid relegation comfortably. Instead, they sit second from bottom, with time running out and confidence at a low ebb.

Dressing room concerns come to light

Following the defeat, Alex Crook shared insight from sources close to the club, offering a blunt assessment of the situation behind the scenes. According to him, there are “wrong’uns” within the Leicester dressing room — a phrase that points to problematic personalities or attitudes affecting team harmony.

This revelation reinforces the idea that Leicester’s struggles are not solely due to tactics or squad quality. Instead, there may be deeper cultural issues within the group, contributing to their inability to perform consistently.

A team that has failed to score in four consecutive league matches, won just once in their last five, and regularly underperformed is already concerning. However, when those issues are paired with reports of internal discord, the challenge becomes even greater.

A defining summer ahead

Regardless of whether Leicester manage to avoid relegation, it is clear that significant changes will be required. Addressing the dressing room environment will be just as important as strengthening the squad or adjusting tactical approaches.

If the reported issues persist, they could continue to undermine the team’s progress, regardless of the division they compete in next season. The club faces a critical period where decisive action will be necessary to rebuild both morale and performance levels.

A bleak outlook with little margin for error

Leicester’s next fixture comes away against Portsmouth, but the outlook remains grim. Survival would require a dramatic turnaround in form, coupled with favourable results elsewhere — something the team has shown little indication of achieving.

As things stand, relegation appears increasingly inevitable. The combination of poor results, defensive frailties, missed opportunities, off-field penalties, and reported dressing room issues has left Leicester in a precarious position.

What once seemed unthinkable — a fall to the third tier — is now a very real possibility.