Leicester City predicted XI vs Brighton as Ruud van Nistelrooy forced into big change

Leicester City predicted XI vs Brighton as Ruud van Nistelrooy forced into big change

With a 3-1 victory over West Ham United to start, the Foxes are hoping to continue on their strong start under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

With that win, Leicester City moved up to 14th place in the Premier League standings, but they will still be cautious of the teams that are lower than them.

Given that this gameweek’s opponents should present a significantly more difficult test, the Hammers were far from their best in midweek.

Ahead of the weekend, Brighton & Hove Albion is only three points behind Manchester City in fifth place in the top league.

Given that Van Nistelrooy will be missing a vital player for the match, Paul Merson’s prediction that Leicester would lose to Brighton is not all that shocking.

Leicester City team and injury news vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Due to his current loan status from the Seagulls, Facundo Buonanotte will not be able to play against his parent club this weekend.

One of Leicester’s best performers this season has been Buonanotte, and the Foxes’ hopes of pulling off an upset at the Amex will undoubtedly be hampered by his absence.

Long-time absentees Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira will not be travelling south.

There is no chance that Fatawau will wear a Leicester shirt this season, and the former will be out for about four months.

Harry Winks is also doubtful for the match since he sustained an injury during Steve Cooper’s final game as manager against Chelsea last month.

He has missed the following two matches and Van Nistelrooy will likely provide a fresh update on him in his pre-match press conference.

Predicted Leicester City lineup vs Brighton

Ruud will have to rearrange his front line for the match against Brighton since Buonanotte will not be playing.

Van Nistelrooy’s affection for Patson Daka makes it possible for him to join the team at some point, but Jamie Vardy should continue to play at the top.

Kasey McAteer and Bilal El Khannouss should remain in the starting lineup behind Vardy, but Stephy Mavididi might get a rare start on the left wing with El Khannouss operating behind the striker.

Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare will start at the base of midfield unless Winks is able to recover from his injury in time.

The backline is also expected to look very similar to the one that, for the most part, kept West Ham at bay.

Here’s how we think Leicester will line up against Brighton on Sunday.

Hermansen (GK)

Justin

Coady

Vestergard

Kristiansen

Ndidi

Soumare

McAteer

El Khannouss

Mavididi

Vardy