After another convincing victory before the international break, Leicester City will hope to solidify their position at the summit of the league against Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday, October. 21 Last Word on Football brings you the predicted lineup for the Midlands club.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs Swansea City in EFL Championship
How Leicester City Have Lined-up Recently
Manager Enzo Maresca displayed the real strength in depth of the squad by rotating the squad for the last home victory against Stoke City. The latest outing saw a first league appearance for Australian Harry Souttar as well as a return to the team for central defender Jannik Vestergaard after suspension. There were also rare league starts for Hamza Choudhury and Cesare Casadei.
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The team selection proves that the Italian manager has real belief in his squad and the manner of victory proves that the quality and depth of the East Midlands outfit should be a huge asset as the campaign progresses. The manager seems to have no issue with resting key players when required in order to maintain freshness.
Leicester City Recent Form and Tactics
No team has ever had a better start to a season after 11 games in the history of the Championship than Leicester City. Having only dropped three points to date, they sit at the top of the table with thirty points. A gap of ten points has been amassed to third place. Such a significant gap at this stage of the term is a huge positive. They have six consecutive league wins, three at home and three away from the King Power stadium.
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The team has displayed a delicate balance between strategy and execution, where they have successfully adapted to their opponent’s strengths and exploit their weaknesses. Maresca seems to have meticulously organised a disciplined defence, there is a great fluidity in possession and the attacks are starting to show a more successful and potent edge. There are clearly signs of astute coaching, great player chemistry and a deep understanding of the beautiful game being instilled at the club.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
Kasey McAteer will be sidelined for at least another fortnight after picking up a hamstring injury at Blackburn Rovers. Callum Doyle will be out for at least three months. Dennis Praet remains on the sidelines for a few weeks before being considered.
Summer signing Tom Cannon remains a long-term absentee with no indication of his return to training. There were no new injury concerns following the home game against Stoke City and no fresh injuries were reported after the return of players from international duties.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup
Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, James Justin, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy, Abdul Fatawu
