Leicester star James Maddison has been impressed with Jorginho and Harry Winks this season (Picture: Getty)

James Maddison has reserved special praise for Chelsea and Tottenham stars Jorginho and Harry Winks, two midfielders who have caused Leicester problems in the Premier League this season.

The Foxes have had an outstanding start to the season in a difficult run of fixtures under Brendan Rodgers and sit fourth in the table with four wins from their opening eight matches.

At the weekend, Maddison looked to have rescued a point for Leicester against Liverpool when he cancelled out Sadio Mane’s opener with ten minutes remaining at Anfield, but Rodgers’ side came away from Merseyside empty-handed.

James Milner converted a controversial last-gasp penalty as Jurgen Klopp’s side maintained their 100 per cent record in the top flight to go eight points clear of Manchester City.


Jorginho caused Leicester problems at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)

Leicester have more than proved themselves in a tough start to the campaign, having already played Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United before their defeat to Liverpool.



And Maddison, who has established himself as one of the finest No.10s in the division, has named the two opposition midfielders who have stood out for him personally against Leicester this term.

Asked who have been the best at playing through Leicester, Maddison told Sky Sports: ‘From who we’ve played this season – and we’ve played Chelsea – and Jorginho is very good at it. He is a very good footballer.

‘I know maybe last year he got a little bit of stick and stuff here and there but he’s a very good footballer.

‘He controls and dictates games.’

Maddison and Winks did battle at the King Power Stadium last month (Picture: Getty)

Maddison added: ‘Harry Winks is another example who is a very good passer of the ball.

‘Obviously we played Tottenham and the job was to stop the danger players forcing it through the lines because that’s where they will hurt you.

‘But, even then, when we’re doing that really well, sometimes Harry Winks with the quality he had was able to play through with a quick pass – two touch, receives it, turns and passes through.

‘That’s the quality of opposition we play against so there’s never a moment when you can switch off and not do you’re defensive duties because you get punished.’

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