Leicester vs Brentford: Expected XI without 10 injured Foxes

Foxes of Leicester attempts to predict Leicester City’s starting eleven for the Brentford game, despite 10 currently unavailable Foxes.

That’s right, Leicester are entering an injury crisis once again. Whatever is going on in the medical department must be addressed, as this cannot just be bad luck at this point.

Furthermore, if players are being rushed back, Brendan Rodgers should take more time easing athletes back in. I was honestly amazed to see Wesley Fofana start his initial senior game back for LCFC, regardless of the Frenchman’s heroics

So, with the available players, how does FoL expect the King Power outfit to line-up for the Brentford clash? With regard to formation, a variation of the 4-3-3 is feasible; James Maddison may be incorporated as a No.10 or a winger, which is harder to foresee.

Even if Marc Albrighton, Timothy Castagne and Caglar Soyuncu are deemed fit, they are unlikely to be in the Leicester XI. Therefore, this is our prediction:

Kasper Schmeichel; Luke Thomas (I would choose James Justin if he was at 100 per cent), Fofana, Daniel Amartey, Ricardo Pereira; Papy Mendy; Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Youri Tielemans; Harvey Barnes, James Maddison; Kelechi Iheanacho.

Leicester City form guide and previous meetings with the opposition

According to the wonderfully enlightening website, 11v11.com, Brentford and the Foxes have met 30 times going back to 1936. The East Midlands side have won almost half of those fixtures, with 14 victories. While the Bees were triumphant on six occasions; there have been 10 draws between the two over all competitions.

At the beginning of the season, the West London side attained plenty of plaudits and second-team supporters. However, their progress and impressive run seemed to derail in the second part of the campaign. They have been sliding towards Premier League danger.

Although, at present Thomas Frank’s men are eight points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile their Leicestershire opponents are starting to resemble their former selves. Though sitting 12th in the top-flight is rather disappointing, bordering the unacceptable for LCFC and their rated boss.