How Leicester City will lineup at Cardiff City in the Premier League – and more

Claude Puel began his press conference on Thursday, with a moving and emotional speech about his former boss, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Afterwards, the Leicester City manager gave details of Leicester City’s preparation for Saturday’s Premier League away match at Cardiff City.

Claude Puel spoke eloquently and honestly about his tragic boss, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, at Thursday’s press conference ahead of Leicester City’s trip to Cardiff City, Saturday. It was deeply touching to hear anecdotes and a eulogy from the Frenchman, including:

"“It’s the hardest moment in my career”On Khun Vichai:“It was his spirit, his kindness in all situations.“He was close to people. He wanted to please all the time. He was generous, warm, all people can discuss with him. He gave rewards because he wanted people happy around him all the time.“Personally, he invited me often for the Ascot races, to private polo matches. I met Prince William on this occasion and Prince Harry. It was fantastic.”– Claude Puel(Via: Leicester Mercury)"

Not to mention, the difficulty to listen to the Foxes chief say: “This has been without doubt one of the hardest weeks in the history of this football club. The tragic loss of five lives has left us all numb, with sadness and shock.” All true Leicester City supporters emphasise with this.

All headlines from the presser is available on lcfc.com.

Puel proclaimed the result versus the Bluebirds is not important, via Sky Sports; whereas, dignity is: playing with 100 per cent effort from all – in order to “honour” Mr Srivaddhanaprabha.

The weekend’s clash with Cardiff will be emotionally charged for the Foxes’ staff, faithful, and especially for players like Kasper Schmeichel: he reportedly ran towards the crash site after the West Ham United fixture.

Leicester City vs Cardiff City

Prior to the game at Cardiff City Stadium, the 57-year-old boss gave reasoning as to the choice to play on Saturday; exactly a week since the tragic events at Leicester’s ground, and with the side flying to Thailand for the funeral post match.

The former Monaco coach explained: “The players, the staff, the club, Top also, took the decision to play this game against Cardiff, as a group. I think it was important to have the same feeling. I think we will be right.” Quote via LCFC Live.

In addition to his thoughts of Khun Vichai and the club’s disastrous week, Puel gave details of his available roster. Players available once again are: captain Wes Morgan – suspension, Demarai Gray – injury. Matty James is back in training, happily. Keep fit and well, Matty. Daniel Amartey has an apparent four months sidelined; good luck with the rehabilitation, Dan.

Therefore, Foxes of Leicester predict a 4-2-3-1 layout – fielding three-centre-backs against a relegation zone team is unlikely:

Kasper Schmeichel; Ben Chilwell, Caglar Soyuncu, Harry Maguire, Ricardo Pereira; Wilfred Ndidi, Vicente Iborra; James Maddison, Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton; Jamie Vardy.

Maddison shouldn’t play on the left – and would not be in our hypothetical team. Yet, this selection is a speculation of Puel’s choice.

Addressing the controversial expected Puel picks: Iborra deserves a run in the side; Mendy had a solid chance – only performing poorly once. Marc Albrighton’s industry is rather necessary at a club like Cardiff. Subsequently to receiving two red cards in two matches, Morgan must not return to the starting outfit. though, he can provide guidance, experience and support from the sideline. Soyuncu, in turn, received praise from his manager after his debut.

It would be hard to tell if the Leicester City side is truly ready – emotionally or physically – to contest a top-flight game. However, all interviews with the team, and staff, show a yearning to: “win this one for the boss“.