Leicester lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash

Leicester City could be without three players for Thursday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium.

While Abdul Fatawu (knee) and Ricardo Pereira (muscle) remain sidelined with injuries, the fitness of James Justin (ankle) will be assessed ahead of kickoff after he missed the heavy 4-0 home defeat to Brentford last time out.

In the absence of Justin, Woyo Coulibaly was handed his first Premier League start against the Bees following his January arrival from Parma, and the 25-year-old is set to continue in the back four alongside Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli and Victor Kristiansen. Jannik Vestergaard could be recalled to replace one of the former two at centre-back, though.

Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare are the most likely duo to continue in midfield, although Ruud van Nistelrooy may consider recalling one of Harry Winks or Oliver Skipp who both began as substitutes against Brentford.

Bilal El Khannouss was on the scoresheet when Leicester beat West Ham 3-1 at home in December - Van Nistelrooy's first game in charge - and he could continue in the number 10 role, while Stephy Mavididi will hope to return on the left flank.

Facundo Buonanotte is another option to operate in a central attacking position, but he could also compete with Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Jordan Ayew and Kasey McAteer for a start on the right wing, while Jamie Vardy - Leicester's top scorer this term with eight goals, including one against West Ham - is expected to lead the line.

Leicester City possible starting lineup: Hermansen; Coulibaly, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Soumare, Ndidi; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy

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