Leicester City has announced its starting lineup ahead of the match against Hull City at the MKM Stadium, featuring several changes as the team looks to bounce back from a challenging run that has seen just one win in six games. Manager Marti Cifuentes is making adjustments just 72 hours after the recent draw against Portsmouth, aiming to rejuvenate the squad.
Ghanaian international Jordan Ayew will take over the left wing position, marking his first start in four matches and replacing Jeremy Monga. Alongside him, Patson Daka returns to the forefront of the attack, having started previously against Wrexham and Swansea before coming off the bench in the last match.
In addition to these changes, Boubakary Soumare steps back into the lineup, taking the place of Aaron Ramsey, who scored in the previous match but has been relegated to the bench for this encounter. Hamza Choudhury is also set to play at right-back as a precautionary measure, giving club captain Ricardo Pereira a rest to manage his hamstring ahead of a busy schedule.
Ayew’s inclusion is significant, especially with both Stephy Mavididi and Bobby De Cordova-Reid sidelined due to hamstring injuries. Monga retains a spot on the bench, supported by young winger Silko Thomas and Julian Carranza, who will also be available after making his first start last weekend. Victor Kristiansen has been added to the squad amidst De Cordova-Reid’s absence.
The back line remains unchanged, featuring Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, and Luke Thomas. In midfield, Harry Winks and Jordan James will continue their partnership, with Abdul Fatawu starting on the wing.
The starting eleven for Leicester City (4-3-3) is as follows: Stolarczyk; Choudhury, Faes, Vestergaard, L. Thomas; Winks, Soumare, James; Fatawu, Daka, Ayew. The substitutes include Begovic, Ricardo, Kristiansen, Okoli, Skipp, Ramsey, Monga, S. Thomas, and Carranza.
As the team prepares for this crucial clash, fans will be hopeful that the changes made by Cifuentes will lead to a much-needed victory and set the tone for the upcoming fixtures. With fresh legs on the field, Leicester City aims to improve their standing in the league and regain the momentum that has been lacking in recent weeks.