Leicester star explains why he left big six club for Foxes

One Leicester City star, whose importance could soon increase at King Power Stadium, has made a fascinating revelation. The player, who joined City during the summer transfer window, explained why he left his boyhood team. And that outfit just happen to be a sometimes influential and relevant so-called 'big six Premier League club'.

In addition to that, the man in question also has a family full of supporters of that side. Nevertheless, he chose to leave the famed English capital for the Foxes. And, interestingly for the Blue Army, the footballer looking to make his name in Leicestershire detailed just why he came to Filbert Way. All will be explained.

But before we discuss that situation, there is another LCFC matter to briefly examine. That is because Ruud van Nistelrooy's squad are up north - really north! Newcastle United welcome the Foxes for a fixture this weekend. And, at the time of writing prior to reporting on the game, we assess the Dutchman's starting lineup. Let's waste no time and get to it!

Ruud van Nistelrooy selects Leicester City XI for battle at Newcastle United's St. James' Park

The Leicester team has been named: Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen; Hamza Choudhury, Oliver Skipp; Kasey McAteer, Bilal El Khannouss, Stephy Mavididi; Jamie Vardy.

Saturday's substitutes are as follows: Danny Ward, Luke Thomas, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Henry Cartwright, Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Patson Daka.

I'd prefer Kristiansen, Coady and potentially Justin out of the side. But I'm aware that befitting replacements aren't on the roster. The only surprise is Buonanotte's omission, really.

Why Oliver Skipp swapped Tottenham Hotspur for Foxes

Skipp is required at City at present: injury to Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare's suspension have hit the midfield. The ex-Spurs athlete also explained his decision to join LCFC:

"It was hard. It’s a club that’s been in my family and in my heart since I was young. My grandparents are all fans, and my parents. But as a player, you know when your time has come. I was grateful for the opportunities I got at Spurs and I made over 100 appearances that, as a boy growing up, was something you could only dream of.

But there comes a time where you know the time is right and I felt this summer that it was the perfect opportunity to experience something else and to challenge myself. It was mixed emotions, but I was ready to move on.

Everyone spoke highly of Leicester, but also I wanted to make the decision on my own without getting influenced by other people. It was one that I made without telling too many people, so I could get my own feel for the club. It felt like the right move."