Leicester City will be determined to extend their lead at the peak of the table when they face Birmingham City at St. Andrews Stadium on Monday, December 18. Last Word on Football brings you the predicted lineup for the East Midlands club.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs Birmingham City in EFL Championship
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 15, 2023
How Leicester City Have Lined-up Recently
In their recent matches, Leicester City has adopted a dynamic and versatile lineup that reflects their tactical flexibility on the field. Employing a formation that blends solidity in defence with flair in attack, the team has often fielded a well-balanced 4-3-3 formation with the right back floating into midfield when the team attacks.
The defensive line displays a mix of experienced stalwarts and provides a sturdy foundation for the team’s overall structure. The midfield trio has been pivotal in dictating the tempo of the game, with a combination of box-to-box runners and playmakers orchestrating the team’s movements.
The attacking wingers with the solo striker up front exhibits a potent blend of speed and creativity which has caused constant headaches for opposition defences over recent weeks. The coach’s strategic approach has ensured adaptability, allowing the team to seamlessly switch between offensive and defensive phases, making them a formidable force in recent encounters.
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A convincing performance against Millwall was not reflected in the 3-2 scoreline. The most recent victory was the first league game this season where more than a single goal was conceded.
Leicester City Recent Form and Tactics
The Midlands club currently sit at the top of the table with 52 points, level on points with second-place Ipswich Town. They have a significantly healthier goal difference to their promotion rivals. There is an 11-point gap over third-place Leeds United. The Midlands club will not want to relinquish any ground to the chasing pack at this vital period of the season.
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Opponents Birmingham City currently sit in sixteenth place with 26 points. They have secured seven points in the last five games. Having won their last league game away against Cardiff City, they will come into the home game with more confidence and a belief that they can give the promotion favourites a real test.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
The Manager has reported that Jamie Vardy will not be available for selection. There are also slight doubts over Kelechi Iheanacho and Yunus Akgun. Callum Doyle remains sidelined.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup
GK: Mads Hermansen
RB: Ricardo Pereira
CB: Jaanik Vestergaard
CB: Wout Faes
LW: James Justin
CDM: Harry Winks
MID: Wilfred Ndidi
MID: Kiernan Dewsbury Hall
LW: Stephy Mavadidi
ST: Patson Daka
RW: Abdul Fatawu
