Leicester City will look to extend their lead at the top of the Championship when they face Coventry City at the CBS Arena on Saturday, January 13. Last Word on Football brings you the Leicester City predicted lineup for the East Midlands club.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs Coventry City in EFL Championship
How Leicester City Have Lined-up Recently
Recently, Leicester City FC have showcased a tactical prowess in their lineup, strategically orchestrated by manager Enzo Maresca. The team have adopted a dynamic formation, with a solid defensive backbone complemented by versatile attacking options. The defensive unit, featuring experienced stalwarts, has provided resilience and stability at the back.
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The midfield have displayed creativity and tenacity, orchestrating plays and providing a link between defence and attack. The forward line has demonstrated a potent combination of speed and clinical finishing, keeping opposing defences on their toes. The recent lineups reflect a well-balanced and cohesive unit capable of adapting to various challenges on the pitch.
Leicester City Recent Form and Tactics
The East Midlands club are top of the table with 65 points, with a 10-point gap between themselves and second-place Ipswich Town. There remains a significant 13-point gap to third place Southampton. Unbeaten in 11 games, they have eight wins out of their last nine outings in all competitions.
Tactics are now concrete, with captain Ricardo Pereira starting at right back but moving into a midfield slot when the team attack. The Italian manager sees the extra midfielder as vital to managing transitions.
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Opponents Coventry City lie eighth in the Championship, having had a resurgence in form over recent weeks. They have secured 13 points from the last five games and come into this Midlands derby undefeated in eight games. Last week’s 6-2 FA Cup victory against Oxford United will give them every confidence to test the runaway leaders.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
Wilfred Ndidi was due to travel to the AFCON, but an injury means he hasn’t joined the Nigeria team and may be out for a significant period. Kelechi Iheanacho also didn’t travel to the Ivory Coast for the tournament and remains unavailable due to injury. Jamie Vardy is training with the squad again, but this game comes too soon for him.
Dennis Praet and Kasey McAteer are back in contention after recovering from injuries.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup
GK: Mads Hermansen
RB: Ricardo Pereira
CB: Jaanik Vestergaard
CB: Wout Faes
LW: James Justin
CDM: Harry Winks
MID: Cesare Casadei
MID: Kiernan Dewsbury Hall
LW: Stephy Mavadidi
ST: Tom Cannon
RW: Abdul Fatawu
