Brentford host Leicester City in a Premier League clash at the Brentford Community Stadium this weekend. The Bees, unbeaten in their last six home fixtures, will aim to extend their dominance at home against a Leicester side that has struggled for consistency this season.
Leicester, who recently parted ways with Steve Cooper, will hope for a fresh start under interim leadership as they battle against relegation.
Both teams bring contrasting fortunes into this encounter. Brentford, sitting comfortably in mid-table, are buoyed by strong home form and the return of key players from suspension.
Leicester, by contrast, face an uphill battle, having managed just two wins in the league so far.
Brentford Team News
Brentford are set to make minimal changes to their lineup after securing a goalless draw against Everton last weekend. Thomas Frank is expected to retain faith in a solid defensive unit featuring Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, and Keane Lewis-Potter.
With Christian Norgaard’s red card overturned, he will likely anchor the midfield alongside Mathias Jensen and Vitaly Janelt.
The attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Mikkel Damsgaard probably remains unchanged, tasked with breaking down a Leicester defence that has been far from watertight this season.
Igor Thiago, who debuted recently, could feature from the bench as he continues to adapt to the Premier League.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard
Here is how the side last lined up
Leicester Team News
Leicester’s injury troubles persist, with Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira sidelined. Additionally, Harry Winks is a major doubt due to a groin injury sustained against Chelsea.
In his absence, Oliver Skipp may be called upon to stabilise the midfield alongside Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare.
Facundo Buonanotte is available after serving a suspension and could slot in as an advanced midfielder or on the right flank, potentially replacing Kasey McAteer.
Up front, veteran Jamie Vardy will lead the line, supported by Stephy Mavididi in a bid to exploit Brentford’s high defensive line.
Leicester Predicted Lineup
Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Skipp, Ndidi, Soumare; Buonanotte, Vardy, Mavididi
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