Leicester Vs Spartak Moscow Draw, Brendan Rodgers Is Confident The Foxes Is Qualified For The Europa League Knockout Stage

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JAKARTA - Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers remains confident his team can reach the knockout stages of the Europa League despite their 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow on Friday morning.

The Foxes came from behind after Daniel Amartey equalized a surprise goal from Victor Moses. However, Jamie Vardy's penalty miss in the second half made the difference at the King Power Stadium.

The draw leaves Leicester third in Group C, two points behind leaders Napoli, with two games remaining and just three points separating the four teams.

Napoli's 4-1 win at Legia Warsaw put them in pole position. But if Leicester wins their last two games, at home to Legia in three weeks and in Naples in December, they will top the group.

"It was one of the best moves of the game, and yes, you expect Jamie to score, but he doesn't - that's just unlucky." - @Gerry_Taggart 💭#LeiSkm pic.twitter.com/9a4p3Z4eQz

— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 4, 2021

"If we, most importantly, win the next game it will put us in a good place ahead of the last game," Rodgers said after the game.

"It will always be, I've said about winning two home games, we haven't done it yet, but it's very clear – we won two games and won the group.

"Against Napoli, it will be a tough game away from home but we did well here to go 2-0 up (before the 2-2 draw) and we know if we play at our highest level we can win.

"I think in terms of performance we played quite well. We created chances, more than enough to win the game, and one moment where we lacked concentration and ability to run again cost us.

“Our reaction was good and we had another chance to win the game. Not winning is a little frustrating. Jamie has saved the team and the club so many times, it's a shame."