The Addicks were dominant for the majority of the match managing 20 shots and creating an XG of 1.63 compared to their opponent’s seven shots and 0.49XG.
Jones pointed out the fact that a lack of quality cost his side.”
“We had 20 shots, seven on target, five blocked.”
“We created clear-cut chances and should have won the game. If that had ended 3-4 or even 5-1, I don’t think anyone would’ve argued.”
“That’s the learning curve for us. We have to be more clinical.”
Despite the lack of quality in the final third from Charlton, Jones took a lot of pride from his side’s performance
“I have elements of immense pride, and then a tinge of disappointment and, honestly, a bit of amazement.”
However, there was also disappointment from the Addicks manager at some of the decisions made in the game, one for which Leicester scored from and another which saw an equaliser disallowed for Charlton.
“They’ve (Leicester) scored a goal that’s worthy of winning any game, but should they have been allowed to? No.”
“There was a free-kick in the build-up to their goal that wasn’t a foul which is disappointing.”
“It’s a legitimate goal but that’s the world we live in.”
“A player throws themselves to the floor then the decision goes against you so it is incredibly frustrating.”
One positive that Nathan Jones will take is that his side, despite being in League One last season, are able to compete with a team that played in the Premier League in 24/25.
“Two divisions separated us last year, and today we’ve more than matched them.”
“We know where we are, we know what kind of team we’re building.”
