Leicester forced to scrap end-of-season tradition and stars face 50 PER CENT pay cuts if they are relegated

LEICESTER CITY officials have reportedly decided to scrap their end-of-season awards evening amid the club’s relegation battle.

The Foxes currently sit 19th in the Premier League table, two points from safety with three games to play.

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And fans, as well as staff members, are growing more and more concerned about the prospect of relegation to the Championship.

Leicester chiefs are also understood to be fearing the drop, so they have decided to cancel the club’s annual end-of-season awards dinner.

According to The Telegraph, they feel that hosting the event – which was originally scheduled for next week – would be inappropriate given the club’s current situation.

As well as missing out on the annual awards evening, Leicester players will also be expected to take a huge pay cut if they are relegated.

Each member of the first team will have their wages slashed by 35 to 50 per cent before the Championship season starts.

The Foxes are already at risk of losing several players during the summer transfer window.

James Maddison is expected to leave the King Power Stadium amid interest from both Newcastle and Tottenham.

Harvey Barnes has also been linked with a move away.

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And Youri Tielemans is set to leave on a free transfer after refusing to sign a new deal.

The Belgium international has faced backlash from many Leicester fans in recent weeks.

He was named club captain following the arrival of Dean Smith last month, but several supporters have questioned his loyalty given his contract situation.

Leicester host Liverpool in a crucial Premier League fixture on Monday evening.

A win will lift the Foxes out of the relegation zone and above Leeds with two games to play.