Leicester City are set to host Brentford at the King Power Stadium on Friday evening in a crucial Premier League encounter.
The Foxes find themselves in a precarious position, having slipped into the relegation zone following a dismal run of results.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men have managed just one victory in their last 11 league outings, and if this trend continues, their fate seems all but sealed.
Despite a commendable display against Arsenal in their previous match, defensive errors proved costly for Leicester.
Ahead of Friday’s showdown at the King Power Stadium, Paul Merson has shared his prediction for the game.
Paul Merson predicts Leicester City vs Brentford:
In his weekly Sportskeeda column, Paul Merson has weighed in on the upcoming clash between Leicester and Brentford.
“This is a must-win game for Leicester,” Merson wrote.
“They haven’t scored a goal in each of their last five home games in the Premier League! The funny thing is that they often look good while going forward but they can’t find the back of the net. Eventually, they run out of ideas and the confidence just goes away, allowing their opponents to take control.
“This is the wrong time for Leicester to play Brentford at their own backyard. Few weeks ago, Brentford were struggling to secure a win on the road.
“But now they have three straight wins away from home. I always say that it’s all about timing in football and the fact that Brentford are on a good run makes them favourites here.
“Leicester are in serious trouble if they lose again and I don’t expect this game to be kind on them.”
Merson has predicted a 2-0 victory for Brentford at Leicester’s home ground.
Leicester should take a chance on Jeremy Monga:
With Leicester failing to score in their last five home matches, it’s evident that changes are needed in their attacking approach.
Bobby De Cordova Reid and Jordan Ayew have not been effective enough on the wings, prompting suggestions that Van Nistelrooy should consider giving Jeremy Monga an opportunity.
Monga is highly regarded as one of the most promising young talents globally and is on the verge of his senior debut after being included on the bench against Manchester United earlier this month.
Interest from Manchester City and Chelsea underscores Monga’s immense potential.
The 15-year-old winger has been excelling for the under-21s and could be ready to make a significant impact against Brentford tomorrow.
