Leicester City will be facing Blackburn Rovers in their upcoming EFL Championship match and will be looking to extend their winning streak. Manager Enzo Maresca made several changes in their recent Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, indicating that the focus is on league fixtures. The team suffered a 3-1 defeat, with many key players being rested or playing limited roles.
One challenge for Maresca is the absence of a left-sided defender due to injury. James Justin may be asked to play in this position, or one of the central defenders may be required to adapt. Despite the Cup defeat, Leicester City’s recent form has been impressive. They have won seven out of their first eight league games and are currently at the top of the table on goal difference. The top three teams, including newly promoted Ipswich Town and Preston North End, have a five-point lead over fourth-placed Hull.
To keep the squad fresh and protect players from exhaustion, Maresca is likely to make more changes in the lineup. Conor Coady, who put in a solid performance against Liverpool, will be pushing for a start. On the other hand, Blackburn Rovers have lost three of their last four league games and are currently in fourteenth place. However, they had a morale-boosting 5-2 victory in the Cup, which might boost their confidence.
Leicester City has suffered some injury setbacks. Callum Doyle picked up an injury and is expected to be out for twelve to sixteen weeks. Midfielder Dennis Praet is around six to eight weeks away from being fit, while summer signing Tom Cannon also has a back injury with no specific timeline for his return. Other than these injuries, there are no other concerns for the team.
The predicted lineup for Leicester City against Blackburn Rovers includes Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, James Justin, Jaanik Vestergaard, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Abdul Fatawu, Jamie Vardy, and Stephy Mavididi. With their strong form and a desire to continue winning, Leicester City will be aiming for another victory in their upcoming match.
