Leicester City legend Alan Smith has given a cautious decision on the club’s battle to stay in the Premier League this season, describing their survival hopes as “touch and go.”
Smith, who scored 76 goals in 200 appearances for the Foxes between 1982 and 1987, remains deeply attached to the club where his professional journey began.
Despite later enjoying major successes with Arsenal, including league titles and European honours, his affection for Leicester endures.
Reflecting on their challenges this season, Smith said: “With the dark cloud of the points deduction hanging over them, you thought they’d got no chance because it was always going to be a struggle anyway.
And when not too many players came into the club in the summer, you thought they’d be up against it again, but they’ve done better than I thought they might, thankfully.”
He praised the club’s legal team for overturning the potential points deduction but warned: “It’s going to be touch and go, I think. I really do think it will be that close.”
Smith also reserved praise for City boss Steve Cooper. “I like Steve Cooper, he’s a good coach and a good manager,” he told AceOdds. “Let’s hope they can keep their heads above water.”
Smith believes Leicester’s fate could rest on how teams like Ipswich, Southampton, and Wolves perform, adding, “I just hope they will have enough.”