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How Leicester’s interchangeable formation may look in 2022/23

By Elliot Mackness

Leicester City's French defender Wesley Fofana (L) with Wilfred Ndidi (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)
Leicester City's French defender Wesley Fofana (L) with Wilfred Ndidi (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images) /
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For a while, the formation remained steadfast in all but seldom challenges against Manchester City and Liverpool. A 4-1-4-1 was preferred. Ndidi stood alone as a ball-winner and shield for the backline; meanwhile, every other midfielder was thrusted forward to create and score.

The gaffer’s first Leicester team was progressive, aggressive, imposing, and each player was perfectly suited to their roles. Though this would alter with Caglar Soyuncu’s advent and occasional injuries to key players like Madders.

This formation only changed at the death of the 2019/20 season: the 4-1 devastation to AFC Bournemouth and our first bottle of the UEFA Champions League places. This was the start of a back three formation.

The dynamic Foxes

The 20/21 Premier League season began as expected. Rodgers returned the King Power club to the 4-1-4-1 shape. However, this would quickly change as UEFA Europa League matches came fast. A back three, one striker, and six midfield players.

This pivot was highly successful bar the odd result. With Evans, Wesley Fofana, and occasionally a Christian Fuchs cameo, the side conceded less, but also created less. Vardy had many less chances to score.