Leicester City host West Ham United in a crucial Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Both sides are under immense pressure to deliver positive results, with Leicester's new manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, looking to rejuvenate a struggling Foxes team, while Julen Lopetegui's West Ham face growing concerns after inconsistent performances.
Leicester come into this match following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Brentford, a game that underscored their ongoing defensive frailties. With just one win in their last five matches, the Foxes are desperate to respond positively under their new manager.
West Ham, on the other hand, are licking their wounds after a humbling 5-2 loss to Arsenal but will be buoyed by their prior 2-0 win over Newcastle. Here’s a look at the likely lineups for both teams.
Leicester City Team News
Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to set Leicester up in a 4-5-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive structure while hoping to create chances through quick transitions into counter attacks.
Injuries to key players like Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are significant blows, and the Foxes are also likely to be without Harry Winks in midfield.
Caleb Okoli's fitness remains uncertain, potentially paving the way for Jannik Vestergaard to start in defence alongside Wout Faes.
In attack, Jamie Vardy will lead the line, hoping to rediscover his scoring touch against West Ham, a team he has struggled to score against in recent years.
Leicester’s midfield could see Boubakary Soumaré anchor the play, supported by Wilfred Ndidi and creative outlets such as Facundo Buonanotte and Stephy Mavididi.
Leicester Predicted Lineup to face West Ham
(4-5-1): Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumaré, De Cordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Mavididi; Vardy.
Here is how the side last lined up
West Ham United Team News
Julen Lopetegui will likely continue with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. Despite the disappointing loss to Arsenal, Mohammed Kudus is expected to return to the starting lineup after serving a suspension, offering a much-needed creative spark.
The defence could see Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson starting as full-backs, with Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman forming the central pairing.
Łukasz Fabiański, who has recently reclaimed the goalkeeper spot, may retain his place despite his mixed showing last weekend against Arsenal.
In midfield, Edson Álvarez and Tomáš Souček are expected to provide defensive solidity, while Lucas Paquetá will pull the strings in the advanced midfield role.
West Ham Predicted Lineup to face Leicester
(4-2-3-1): Fabiański; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Álvarez, Souček, Bowen, Paquetá, Kudus; Antonio.
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