Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has been advised by a Foxes-specialist writer to make a significant change to his starting lineup, specifically by dropping struggling winger Jordan Ayew.
Despite fan disapproval and criticism on social media, van Nistelrooy seems to value the Ghanaian forward when he’s in the starting XI.
We believe we understand why the former Manchester United striker favors Ayew, even amid public objections. Additionally, another player, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, is also facing growing scrutiny. Will he be dropped as well? And which attacking duo are being suggested as replacements?
Beyond the discussion of wingers, we also delve into comments made by chairman Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha in the matchday program ahead of the Arsenal game.
While Top and his family are still held in high regard in Leicestershire, many Leicester City supporters are calling for changes within the club. However, director of football Jon Rudkin, who remains seemingly untouchable, is widely unpopular among the fanbase.
You’re likely aware of the recent protests by Leicester fans at the King Power Stadium and other locations. Some of you may have even participated.
The group, calling themselves ‘Project Reset’, made clear and articulate demands to the club’s hierarchy. Key proposals include greater transparency, improved investment, and the removal of Rudkin. Meanwhile, Top had his own message for the LCFC supporters.
Leicester Mercury reporter Jordan Blackwell calls for Jordan Ayew and Bobby De Cordova-Reid to be dropped:
Blackwell, a respected Leicester City expert, has proposed that van Nistelrooy should “take more risks” with his team selection. This involves dropping Ayew and De Cordova-Reid in favor of Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte. I fully support this suggestion:
“For many, the problem is the maligned wingers. It’s not that Jordan Ayew and Bobby De Cordova-Reid are defensive options as such, but they are not quite the risk-takers their rivals in the squad are… Stephy Mavididi, Facundo Buonanotte, or both, need to start or be brought on earlier.”
Jordan Blackwell
Chairman’s notes:
Below is what Top shared with the Leicester supporters:
“We know some of you are frustrated, we respect the views you have shared and we know there are things we need to improve together as one club.
“But we also know those improvements are made more easily in the Premier League. To give us the best chance of achieving that, I ask that, during the game, you get behind the team and give them your full support. Winning the games and the points we need to stay up is only possible with your support.”
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha
