Journalist reveals reason behind Victor Kristiansen’s absence for Leicester’s clash with Aston Villa.

Leicester City fans are upset with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team selection after Facundo Buonanotte was dropped to the bench in favor of Jordan Ayew.

The only other change made to the squad saw Luke Thomas replace Danish left-back Victor Kristiansen.

However, the bigger concern is that Kristiansen isn’t even in the squad, prompting speculation from fans about his absence.

Journalist Geoff Peters clarified the situation, revealing on X that Kristiansen missed the match due to illness. He posted: “Victor Kristiansen missing for Leicester at Villa today due to illness.”

This absence raises concerns about the left-back position, as if Thomas were to get injured, Leicester would be without another natural left-back.

In such a scenario, Wout Faes could be the most likely candidate to fill in, while James Justin could also shift to left-back, with Hamza Choudhury stepping in at right-back.

Both Leicester and Aston Villa are aware of the significance of a positive result in this match, which could have a major impact on their respective Premier League standings.

However, Leicester fans may feel a bit more optimistic given their recent strong performances at Villa Park.

The Foxes have won three of the last four games at Villa’s stadium, with their most recent victory coming in January 2023, when they triumphed 4-2.

That match saw Kristiansen make his debut, and Brazilian winger Tete scored on his first appearance, with many hoping the result would help inspire Leicester to escape relegation that season.