Leicester vs Tottenham: things to look out for

Under Steve Cooper the Foxes have had a hit and miss pre-season: impressing in some games and looking lacklustre in others. So it’s hard to say that there’s a definite way they’ll play against Spurs. However, one thing certain is that Cooper will make the Blues hard to beat, especially at home.

We saw during the Welshman's spell with Nottingham Forest that they picked up very impressive results at the City Ground when they came up against one of the big clubs. Whether that was the 1-1 draw against Manchester City or a 2-1 win against Manchester United, he got the 30,000 fans behind their team.

If we take the formations that Cooper employed in both those games, it was a 4-2-3-1, similarly to what Leicester have been deploying during pre season. A team built to soak up the pressure, be compact in midfield and able to break on the counter attacks with fast wingers and a creative No.10.

The side inherited at Leicester offers pace in transitions with a potential front three of Stephy Mavididi, Tom Cannon and Abdul Fatawu. Players brought in during the transfer window like loanee Facundo Buonanotte helps too by playing in the attacking midfield position.

Tottenham Hotspur's set-up

CIty's strategy will possibly be helped by the fact that Spurs gaffer Ange Postecoglou's philosophy is to play with a high line, essential on the halfway line. This enables LCFC to quickly counter with those lightening previously mentioned attributes.

With Tottenham playing this way, it helps them to retain the ball and keep the opposition pegged back into their own half. As we know in football, possession builds pressure and pressure leads to goals. The Lilywhites' attacking threats will come from former Fox James Maddison, Son Heung-min and new signing Dominic Solanke. They will be a tough test for the newly promoted side.

Like the Foxes, it is most likely that Spurs will play a 4-2-3-1 with Maddison playing in the pocket, Son on the left and either Dejan Kulusevski or Brennan Johnson as the right winger. The fullbacks convert to midfielders, playing inverted with width coming from the traditional wingers.

What to expect of Leicester City this season

For Leicester this season it is important to start strong and get as many points on the board as soon as possible. The pending points deduction shall transpire sometime during the term. Therefore it is vital for Leicester to give a defiant performance against the Londoners to lend their support some optimism for the rest of the campaign.