Leicester are back in the real world where points are dropped and criticism stings.
Claudio Ranieri led the inquest after a feeble 3-0 defeat at Chelsea demanding to know what has happened to the positive body language and the brotherly bonds which had made his team champions against all odds.
As they emerged, his players agreed they must recover the unique spirit at the heart of last season's triumph.
'It is not really acceptable to keep losing in this manner,' said Marc Albrighton.