Leicester City are gearing up to face West Bromwich Albion this weekend in a crucial match they must win. Enzo Maresca’s team is under pressure with Southampton closing in on them following a convincing victory over Preston North End recently.
The race for automatic promotion has narrowed down to four contenders, and Leicester needs to bounce back from two consecutive losses. Currently in second place, just a point ahead of Leeds United and four clear of Southampton, Leicester can’t afford any slip-ups in the remaining games.
To secure automatic promotion, they need three wins out of their last four matches. Their upcoming game against West Brom will be challenging as the visitors are missing their top scorer, Brandon Thomas-Asante, who received a one-game suspension due to a second yellow card in their previous match.
In Thomas-Asante’s absence, Josh Maja is expected to step up, having previously scored against Leicester. However, West Brom will also be without key players Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby due to ongoing injuries.
Given West Brom’s strong defensive record, the match is likely to be closely contested, possibly requiring a late goal to decide the winner. Maresca must be proactive in using his substitutes, a tactic that fans have criticized him for not employing sooner in previous games. With talented players like Tom Cannon and Kelechi Iheanacho available, Maresca shouldn’t hesitate to make strategic substitutions against West Brom, especially considering the tactical prowess of the opposing manager.
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