Overview
Leicester City are going through a serious crisis. They have lost 10 matches, drawn 1 and won 1 of their last 12 rounds. The above poor performance caused the "Foxes" to fall to second place in the rankings. If they don't improve the situation quickly, they are likely to be relegated after just one return season.
However, it will not be easy for Leicester to save the situation at the moment. They are the second worst defense in the Premier League this season and also the third worst attack in the league. Leicester have conceded 15 goals in the last 6 rounds and only scored in the 2-1 win over Tottenham. Overall, the Foxes are in a complete crisis.
As for West Ham, they just had a surprise victory over Arsenal right at the Emirates. This victory helped coach Graham Potter's team regain confidence, thereby breaking a streak of 4 consecutive matches with only draws and losses (1 draw, 3 losses).
Although currently ranked 16th on the rankings, West Ham's position is much better than their opponent. The gap between West Ham and the relegation zone is up to 13 points. Meeting Leicester in crisis is a good opportunity for The Hammers to increase the gap with the opponents behind.
However, West Ham must be careful because they often have bad results every time they meet Leicester. The last time West Ham beat their opponents was in 2021. Since then, the two teams have met four more times, with Leicester winning three and drawing one.
Personnel situation
Graham Potter is still without many key players in attack, with Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio, Lucas Paqueta and Crysencsio Summerville all sidelined. Defender Vladimir Coufal is also doubtful to play.
On the other side of the front line, Leicester will be without winger Abdul Fatawu along with defenders Ricardo Pereira and James Justin. Van Nistelrooy may make changes after a series of recent bad matches.
Expected lineup:
West Ham: Areola, Cresswell, Todibo, Kilman, Wan-Bissaka, scarles, Ward-Prowse, Alvarez, Soucek, Kudus, Bowen.
Leicester City: Hermansen, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen, Vestergaard, Ndidi, El Khannouss, Soumare, Mavidivi, Buonanotte, Vardy.
The match between West Ham and Leicester City takes place at 3:00 am on February 28 (Vietnam time).
