Based on recent Football Insider analysis, newly promoted team Leicester City is facing a seven-point deduction next season.
Leicester was found last season in breach of the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), meant to guarantee teams run within their means.
The club tried to contend that since they weren’t in the Premier League at the time they turned in their books, their Championship demotion free them from these fines.
The allegations against them were maintained, nevertheless, after an independent commission rejected their plea.
Possible Points Deductible
With the commission’s ruling, Leicester may start their Premier League campaign heavily handicapped.
The article speculates they may be fined six to seven points. As they want to keep their top-flight status, this penalty would seriously hinder them.
Several Premier League teams have already been affected by PSR regulations, which have made them hesitant about summer transfers.
Last season, Nottingham Forest and Everton suffered point deductions for similar violations, which underlines the strict application of these financial rules.
For Leicester, who just hired Steve Cooper as their new manager, this defeat comes at a critical junctur.
Cooper took place in lieu of Enzo Maresca, who led the Foxes for first season championship advancement.
Top teams were drawn to Maresca’s achievement, and he finally joined Chelsea to replace Mauricio Pochettino.
Starting the season with a big point deduction will provide a difficult task for Cooper and his team. The team will have to negotiate this challenging circumstances while making sure they stay Premier League competitive.
