I have spoken to the players 😱😱: Gary Rowett has revealed what he discussed with the players and the promise they made to the fans that surprised everyone.

Gary Rowett has revealed he has made a point of reminding his Leicester City players about the serious consequences that would come with relegation to League One, as the club continues to battle against an alarming slide.

With tension growing around the King Power Stadium, Rowett has chosen not to shield his squad from the reality of the situation.

Instead, he has spoken openly about what dropping into the third tier would mean, not only for those on the pitch but for everyone connected to the club.

Speaking candidly, the Leicester manager said he wanted his players to fully appreciate the scale of what is at stake during the closing weeks of the campaign.

‘You want to make sure they understand the enormity of it. It might not impact a player but it will impact players and staff. It’s been tough for the fans’

Rowett’s comments underline the mood inside the club, with Leicester facing a battle few would have imagined at the beginning of the season.

A club that was competing in the Premier League not long ago now finds itself staring at the possibility of another damaging relegation.

For Rowett, the message is not simply about fear, but responsibility. He knows players can move on quickly in football, but the wider consequences would be felt far beyond the dressing room.

Supporters have endured a difficult season, and Rowett is determined his players recognise exactly what survival would mean to the people who have stood by the club throughout the turmoil.