“Ruud van Nistelrooy Faces SHOCK Selection Dilemma: Leicester’s Predicted XI to Take on Ruthless Liverpool Revealed!”

Ruud van Nistelrooy faces three key selection dilemmas in defence ahead of Leicester City’s clash with Liverpool.

The City boss reverted to a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last match, earning a 2-2 draw with Brighton—their first point since January.

That setup is expected to remain in place, even against title-chasing Liverpool and their potent attack.

Conor Coady appears a certainty to retain his spot, but his fellow defenders face competition. Wout Faes, typically a first-choice under van Nistelrooy, is now fit again.

However, Caleb Okoli, who replaced him at Brighton, scored the equaliser and displayed the kind of passion van Nistelrooy appreciates.

While Okoli struggled at times with distribution, his overall performance might earn him another start.

At left-back, Victor Kristiansen returns from personal leave and competes with Luke Thomas for a starting role.

Thomas, who had performed well in a central back-five role, endured a difficult outing on the left of a back four, conceding a penalty.

Still, van Nistelrooy has publicly backed him as “part of the future of the club,” which may work in the academy graduate’s favour.

Right-back is another area of debate. Ricardo Pereira has featured off the bench in three straight games, gradually building up his minutes—most recently playing 30 minutes at Brighton.

Van Nistelrooy must decide if he’s now ready to start or if James Justin should keep his place.

Given the physical demands of facing Liverpool, Justin remains the more likely starter due to his energy and defensive work rate.

Ultimately, van Nistelrooy’s back-line decisions will be pivotal as Leicester prepare to face one of the most formidable attacking sides in the Premier League.

With formation and key personnel possibly set, the final tweaks could define City’s chances of a result.