Hints that Jeremy Monga will start for Leicester City are increasing, from what is seen and heard around the LCFC camp. Expert expectations tell us that, along with other Foxes forecasts. What's the score?
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We are seemingly getting closer to knowing just what new boss Marti Cifuentes' initial, competitive Leicester starting lineup will look like. Many hints over player and formation preference have emerged in only the three friendly matches that the Catalan has overseen. The main talking point and forecast is that Jeremy Monga will start for the Foxes in the maiden Championship outing at King Power Stadium versus Sheffield Wednesday.
This suggestion is forecasted amid more general expert expectations regarding the East Midlanders. Which City stars and backup personnel are pushing to start? And which typically prominent Leicester ballers and their fringe teammates appear to be out of contention for the XI at the moment? The LCFC side could end up being pretty youthful and exciting from what we see and hear.
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At present, it looks as though No.1 City 'keeper Mads Hermansen won't play against Wednesday in the league opener. Either injury, a transfer or the unknown will likely keep the Dane out. Jakub Stolarczyk will probably take the role.
If Ricardo is fit, he should start in my view. However, fitness may sideline the Portuguese as well. Luke Thomas is the probable replacement. James Justin will probably begin on one flank or the other.
The centre back area is harder to call. Conor Coady's potential Rangers transfer is telling. Ben Nelson applies pressure in that regard; Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes won't want to be left out.
"Jeremy Monga has been one of Leicester City's best players this pre-season"Leicester Mercury
Judging from the Karpaty Lviv and Köln friendlies, Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare could be replaced by Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks. Though the latter pair didn't impress vs the Germans.
Hints that Jeremy Monga will start for Leicester City amid expert expectations
Stephy Mavididi is another who's possibly injured. With Abdul Fatawu lacking match sharpness and Jordan Ayew probably playing as striker, Monga is primed to start. The below quote substantiates my notion:
"If Cifuentes stays true to his word and picks players based on their pre-season showings, then Jeremy Monga should be starting against Wednesday. Despite turning 16 just a few weeks ago, he has been one of, if not the best City performer this summer."Jordan Blackwell, LCFC Live