Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss was twice decisive for Leicester, during the club’s entry into the FA Cup, Saturday at home against Queens Park Rangers (6-2).
In the fog at the King Power Stadium, James Justin gave Leicester the lead before QPR equalized thanks to a goal from Jonathan Varane. However, the locals quickly returned to the Championship formation (D2) thanks to goals, in quick succession, from Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte, both admirably served by the Lion of the Atlas.
Just before half-time, Rayan Kolli reduced the lead, but that did not deter Leicester, who showed off their talent in the second half. Thus, a second goal from Justin, a penalty from Jamie Vardy and a goal from Wout Faes ended a series of five consecutive defeats for the Foxes, giving Ruud van Nistelrooy his second victory as coach.
This victory allows the teammates of the 20-year-old Moroccan to qualify for the next round and could serve as a trigger for them to find new momentum in the fight to remain in the Premier League, where they occupy 19th place, two points behind the first non-relegation place. .
