Leicester City will be determined to stay at the peak of the table at The King Power Stadium on Saturday December 13. Last Word on Football brings you the predicted lineup for the East Midlands club.
Leicester City Predicted Lineup vs Millwall in EFL Championship
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How Leicester City Have Lined-up Recently
Manager Enzo Maresca stuck to his almost regular starting eleven Plymouth Argyle after his teams impressive last minute victory against West Brom. The return of the regular starters over the last two games has made a significant difference in the fluidity and performance of the team resulting in the team securing maximum points. The game against Plymouth did see a first start of the season for Zambian striker Patson Daka who impressed by scoring and assisting.
With the right back drifting into a midfield position when the team are in attack, the offensive options available to the team have been enhanced. The extra body in midfield also offers a greater opportunity to manage transitions.
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A dominant and convincing 4-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle at the weekend will have given the team further confidence. The nature of the performance and ease at which the victory was gained will stand the team in good stead ahead of the festive period where games come thick and fast.
Leicester City Recent Form and Tactics
The Midlands club currently sit at the top of the table with 49 points with a one-point gap between themselves and second place Ipswich Town. There is still an eight-point gap over third place Leeds United and the Midlands club will want to maintain and hopefully increase this cushion over the festive period.
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Opponents Millwall currently sit in nineteenth place with 21 points. They have secured four points in the last five games having lost three of their last four games.
Leicester City Injuries to Consider
The Manager has reported that Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kasey McAteer and Yunus Akgun are all unavailable for selection.
Key player Ricardo Pereira is once again available for the game having served a one match suspension for picking up five bookings.
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
