Leicester City, fresh off another dominant win before the international break, are looking to solidify their position at the top of the league when they face Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday, October 21st. Our team at Last Word on Football has predicted the lineup for the Midlands club.
Manager Enzo Maresca’s decision to rotate the squad for their last home victory against Stoke City showcased the team’s impressive depth. Australian Harry Souttar made his first league appearance, while central defender Jannik Vestergaard returned to the team after serving a suspension. Additionally, Hamza Choudhury and Cesare Casadei enjoyed rare starts in the league.
This team selection demonstrates Maresca’s confidence in his squad, and their convincing win reflects the quality and depth of the East Midlands outfit. The manager has no hesitation in resting key players when necessary to maintain their freshness.
Leicester City’s start to the season has been historic, with no team in the Championship’s history having a better start after 11 games. With only three points dropped so far, they sit comfortably at the top of the table with thirty points, holding a ten-point lead over third place. Their impressive run includes six consecutive league wins, splitting evenly between home and away games.
The team has shown a remarkable balance between strategy and execution, adapting well to their opponents’ strengths and exploiting their weaknesses. Maresca’s meticulous organization has led to a disciplined defense, while their possession game displays great fluidity. Their attacks have become more potent and successful, showcasing the astute coaching, player chemistry, and deep understanding of the game being instilled at the club.
In terms of injuries, Kasey McAteer will be sidelined for at least two more weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained against Blackburn Rovers. Callum Doyle will be out for a minimum of three months, and Dennis Praet remains unavailable for a few weeks. Summer signing Tom Cannon is still a long-term absentee, with no sign of his return to training. Fortunately, there were no new injury concerns following the game against Stoke City, and no fresh injuries were reported after the return of players from international duties.
Predicted lineup: Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, James Justin, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy, Abdul Fatawu.
