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Leicester City Predicted Lineup for Premier League Clash Against West Ham
Leicester City suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in their last outing, as Brentford ran riot at the King Power Stadium. This Thursday, February 27, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side will travel down south to take on Graham Potter’s West Ham.
How Leicester City Have Lined Up Recently
In their previous match, the Foxes deployed their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation, which saw minimal changes from recent outings. Mads Hermansen continued to guard the goal, while the centre-back pairing of Wout Faes and Caleb Okoli remained unchanged for the third consecutive game.
Victor Kristiansen started at left-back, while Woyo Coulibaly made his first start for the club on the right flank, before being replaced by Jannik Vestergaard at halftime. The physical double pivot of Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumaré also retained their starting roles.
Jordan Ayew and Bobby Decordova-Reid occupied the wings, but their impact was limited, and they were substituted before the hour mark. Bilal El Khannouss continued in the central attacking midfielder role, with Jamie Vardy leading the line.
Leicester City’s Recent Form and Tactics
After Van Nistelrooy’s side suffered late defeats against Manchester United and Arsenal, they appeared to be on an upward trajectory. However, the Friday night loss to Brentford served as a reminder of the weaknesses within the squad.
Brentford’s dominant display saw them find the net four times and control the match from start to finish. A recurring issue for Leicester this season has been defensive mistakes, as teams find it too easy to break them down and score. This problem was evident once again, highlighting the struggles across the pitch.
Under Van Nistelrooy, Leicester have also struggled to find the back of the net. The loss marked the sixth game at the King Power Stadium where the Foxes failed to score, which is a worrying trend, especially as they now sit five points from safety in 19th place.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
According to the Dutchman, there are now just two senior players injured. Justin is said to be back in contention after being replaced against Arsenal just weeks ago, while Ricardo Pereira has also returned to training, but will take time to regain his best form after being sidelined since November.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs West Ham
GK: Mads Hermansen
RB: James Justin
RCB: Wout Faes
LCB: Caleb Okoli
LB: Victor Kristiansen
DM: Boubakary Soumaré
DM: Wilfred Ndidi
RW: Jordan Ayew
AM: Bilal El Khannouss
LW: Facundo Buonanotte
ST: Jamie Vardy
As Leicester City looks to bounce back from their recent defeat, the predicted lineup suggests a mix of familiar faces and potential changes in the lineup. With key players returning from injury and the need to find a winning formula, the Foxes will be hoping to secure a crucial victory against West Ham to climb out of the relegation zone.
