Top Three: Familiar shortcomings that could haunt Leicester City again

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 29: Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on July 29, 2017 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Clouds of uncertainly over best playing XI

Perhaps the biggest worry of them all for Craig Shakespeare is settling down with a playing XI, and determining the formation that best suits the team.

Leicester City have tried out a back three system, a 4-4-1-1, as well as their preferred 4-4-2 with different sets of players, though it’s not clear as to who fits what system best, or who fits the team at all.

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While Claudio Ranieri’s tinkering antics are still fresh in the memory, his successor won’t want to repeat the same.