After securing a sixth consecutive league away victory against Swansea City, Leicester City will hope to continue their push for promotion against Sunderland at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, October 24. Last Word on Football brings you the Leicester City predicted lineup.
The gruelling Championship schedule may force Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca to rotate his squad to maintain freshness. The latest league victory seemed to display his preferred starting eleven, but another game seventy-two hours later will mean squad depth will be utilised again.
To date this season, the manager seems to have no issue in resting key players when required to ensure vital players stay fit and give opportunities to fringe players.
The East Midlands outfit have made the strongest-ever start to a Championship season. Having only dropped three points to date, they sit at the top of the table with thirty-three points from a possible thirty-six. They have seven consecutive league wins, three at home and four away from the King Power stadium.
In terms of tactics, this has remained consistent throughout the season, with right-back Ricardo Pereira mostly being asked to adopt a midfield position when the team are attacking. Giving this extra body in midfield has undoubtedly assisted with an attacking threat. The fluidity of the team and cohesiveness have improved significantly over the season.
Sunderland visit the King Power stadium in inconsistent form. They have lost their last two league games, having won the previous two. They do boast the league’s top scorer, Jack Clarke, who has scored eight goals this season, and the Foxes will need to be wary of this threat.
Yunus Akgun will miss the game after needing a scan. Kasey McAteer will be sidelined – for another week after picking up a hamstring strain at Blackburn Rovers. Callum Doyle is likely to be out for a considerable period. Dennis Praet remains on the injury list for another fortnight before being considered. Summer signing Tom Cannon is now close to a return to training.