The good feeling is back at Leicester City.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has brought back the connection with the Leicester fan base and two positive results have given many belief of Premier League survival.
Leicester defeated West Ham United last week before fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brighton and Hove Albion on the weekend.
The Foxes are now five points clear of the relegation zone ahead of their trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.
Leicester will be confident of getting a result at St James’ Park as Newcastle are coming off the back of a 4-2 defeat to Brentford.
Though, van Nistelrooy could be without six of his first-team players.
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Leicester team and injury news ahead of Newcastle clash
Wilfried Ndidi was forced off at the weekend with a hamstring issue and van Nistelrooy admitted it was a concern.
“Wilf, when he comes off you know there’s a problem,” the Leicester boss said, via Leicestershire Live.
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Ndidi’s midfield partner Boubakary Soumare will definitely be unavailable as he must serve a one-game suspension after picking up his fifth booking of the season.
Harry Winks remains a doubt as he was unable to train with the group last week, so Saturday may come too soon for him.
Winks suffered a groin injury against Chelsea in what turned out to be Steve Cooper’s final game in charge before his sacking.
And finally, the three long-term absentees Abdul Fatawu, Ricardo Periera and Jakub Stolarczyk remain sidelines.
Though, Stolarczyk was spotted on the grass last week and is close to making his return to action.
Hamza Choudhury may get first start of the season
Hamza Choudhury was a key player under Enzo Maresca last season but he’s been on the fringes under Cooper and now van Nistelrooy.
Choudhury is yet to start a Premier League game having played just 14 minutes off the bench against Crystal Palace.
But, with the current unavailability in the midfield, the 27-year-old may be awarded his first start against Newcastle.
Choudhury could partner Oliver Skipp in the double pivot.
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