Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Brighton for April 12

The Foxes have now lost eight consecutive games after Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United dominated from the off last time out. This Saturday, April 12, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side will travel south to the coast as they take on Brighton and Hove Albion. Here is the Leicester Predicted Lineup to take on Fabian Hurzeler’s Europe-chasing squad at the Amex Stadium.

Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Brighton for Premier League Clash

How Leicester Have Lined Up Recently

Last time out, the Foxes utilised their five-at-the-back system once again, but it led to yet another defeat. In between the sticks, Mads Hermansen reprised his role as the Foxes’ shot-stopper as he was helpless in preventing the barrage of chances for the Magpies. Wout Faes, Conor Coady, and Luke Thomas all starred in the centre-back roles, whilst Victor Kristiansen and James Justin started as wing-backs on their respective sides. An unchanged backline came as a surprise following three defeats in a row.

Meanwhile, a midfield duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumaré also started, but this may have been due to an off-pitch issue between Harry Winks and his manager, which has left the Englishman out of the squad. Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka then played further forward, with 38-year-old Jamie Vardy leading the line on the 29th occasion this campaign. The system and profiles were again severely flawed in the Monday night fixture as a double change came at halftime before 15-year-old Jeremy Monga debuted.

Leicester Recent Form and Tactics

The Newcastle United game saw the same issues on show once again. The away side made it look easy throughout, opening the scoring in the second minute. Jacob Murphy had a field day at the King Power as he netted a first-half brace, to add to his two against the Dutchman’s side back in December.

Defensively, the Foxes looked out of their depth and couldn’t handle the visitors’ attacks and tempo as they conceded 16 shots, with an expected goal tally of 3.25. Meanwhile, going forward, they also weren’t good enough, as just seven shots were managed.

It has been evident for weeks now that Van Nistelrooy is out of his depth, especially with his refusal to make changes. The same lineup that was dominated by both Manchester sides returned and showed little change in terms of performance. Despite this, change does look likely as Van Nistelrooy has teased in his press conference, a move to the 4-2-3-1 system with Pereira in the inverted full-back role.

Relegation is now inevitable for the East Midlands-based side, who have failed to score in their last eight games. The Dutchman’s side still sits 19th in the league, and 15 points adrift from survival with seven games to go.

Leicester City Injuries to Consider

As revealed by the Dutchman, there are some changes to the squad. Belgian international Faes is said to be a doubt after picking up a small injury”. Ricardo Pereira could be fit enough to start from the off after being a bench option recently.

Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle United

GK: Mads Hermansen

RB: Ricardo Pereira

RCB: Conor Coady

LCB: Jannik Vestergaard

LB: Victor Kristiansen

DM: Wilfred Ndidi

DM: Boubakary Soumaré

RW: Facundo Buonanotte

AM: Bilal El Khannouss

LW: Stephy Mavididi

ST: Jamie Vardy