Leicester City will look to extend their lead at the top of the Championship when they face Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday, December 29. Last Word on Football brings you the predicted lineup for the East Midlands club.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs Cardiff City in EFL Championship
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 28, 2023
How Leicester City Have Lined-up Recently
In recent fixtures, Leicester City have showcased a tactical fluidity that reflects the astute management of Enzo Maresca. Employing both the traditional and the dynamic formations, the Foxes have demonstrated versatility in response to different opponents and match scenarios.
The Italian’s strategic approach has allowed Leicester to maintain a competitive edge, blending youth and experience to forge a cohesive unit on the pitch. The recent lineup reflects the team’s commitment to a dynamic style of play, capable of dominating any opponent in the Championship.
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As Leicester City continue to fine-tune its tactical approach, the recent lineups reflect a team poised for success, with a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents contributing to their dynamic and compelling style of play.
Leicester City Recent Form and Tactics
The Midlands club currently sit at the top of the table with 59 points with a six-point gap between themselves and second-place Ipswich Town. There is a significant 11-point gap to third place Southampton.
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Opponents Ipswich currently sit eleventh in the Championship table on 34 points. Having secured seven points from their last five games they sit two points away from a playoff position. Having drawn their last home game against Plymouth Argyle, they will be hoping to improve on this against the table toppers. The reverse fixture at the King Power earlier in the season ended with a 2-1 loss for the Welsh team, with Cesare Casadei scoring an injury-time winner on his home debut.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
Dennis Praet could be back in contention after a minor knock kept him out of the last league game against Ipswich. Jamie Vardy, Kasey McAteer and Marc Albrighton are all missing. McAteer has been spotted in light training but is not yet ready.
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
