More Woes for Ruud: Leicester tipped to drop points against hungry, title chasing Arsenal

Compared to Arsenal, Ruud van Nisteorooy is significantly less concerned about his squad’s fitness, however there are several key uncertainties ahead of Saturday’s big showdown. Leicester City are concerned about experienced striker Jamie Vardy’s condition, especially given that the former Premier League winner trails just Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane in goals versus the Gunners.

There are also concerns about Jannik Vestergaard and Victor Kristiansen ahead of this home match. However, Riccardo Pereira is still a few weeks away from returning, while Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will not play again this season.

Leicester City Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Okoli, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumare;

De Cordova-Reid, El Khannouss, Ayew; Vardy

Kai Havertz’s injury dealt the Gunners yet another setback, as the German international will miss the rest of the season. It is the latest in a long line of forward absentees, as Gabriel Martinelli injured his hamstring in Arsenal’s EFL Cup semi-final loss to Newcastle United, forcing him to miss at least a

month of activity.

The defensive line is expected to remain unaltered, with Myles Lewis-Skelly starting at left back ahead of Riccardo Calafiori. Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, and Declan Rice will start in midfield, as this will be a significant element in Saturday’s match.

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.

Prediction: Leicester City 0–2 Arsenal.

Leicester City can brag about their victory against Tottenham and their late fight at Old Trafford,

but they are not in strong form in the Premier League under Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes will

now face the greatest defence in the division, and they will struggle to get through Arsenal’s

defensive ranks.

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