According to Sky Sports, Leicester City coach Rogers talked about the state of the team, the future of Tillemans, and his own future in the Blue Foxes in an interview.
About the team and the players...
The team is not in good shape right now, and sometimes you have to be harsh to make the team clearer. To be honest, this is probably the first time I've had to treat the team so harshly. We've conceded too many goals this season, that's a fact. We didn't give the opponent enough intensity, not at the level I had hoped for, and the defense wasn't good enough for the team.
I've always been honest with the players, and I've said that to them from the beginning. A lot of times, you'll have reservations and leeway when you speak, but now I feel like I have to be blunt. When I'm with these players, they know what I want from day one and I'm always looking for and trying to help them, to help them develop. Because of our efforts, the living conditions of most of them have improved, and the contractual treatment has also improved. If your standards drop at this point, as a manager, I have to tell them.
About Tillemans...
In fact, he has reached a stage where he is attractive to other teams. It's the same for the rest of the players on the team, and with his contract expiring, I'm pretty sure there will be some teams following him, but I'm also a realist.
We are a pragmatic football club. People will ask if we can keep these players for the next six or seven years, but the truth is that if a player does well in Leicester City, he may want to leave here and go to another club. For us, the key is to be prepared.
The team needs healthy adjustment and development. I believe that when I came here, there was a group of players who were eager to prove themselves. During this time, we lost Maguire and Ben Chilwell, but the team continued to improve. Since then, we have won the FA Cup and we have improved our squad, there is no doubt about it. But then we have to keep improving the team. Whether it's spending more money to attract high-level players or bringing in players who are eager to prove themselves, I think both will do it.
About your future in Leicester...
I have signed a contract and I intend to wait until the contract expires. Sometimes football is out of your control, and sometimes you may feel like you've reached your limit. I've three years left at Leicester City after this season and I'd love to see that happen.
By now, we have a new chapter and I think the arrival of summer will be another exciting time. We have to get through this season and we still have a lot to do. I hope to have the opportunity to rebuild the team and continue to have a great time here.
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