Leicester City are once again facing off with Manchester United on Sunday, this time in a Premier League clash.
Leicester City lost 5-2 to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup last week, continuing a worrying run of form for the Foxes.
Steve Cooper has only been able to guide the Midlands outfit to two victories so far in 2024/25, seeing them sat just five points above the relegation zone ahead of the weekend.
Leicester drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in their last Premier League fixture and face another tough test on Sunday.
Manchester United, as already mentioned, thumped the Foxes in their previous meeting and the Red Devils will no doubt be in top form as they aim to impress new manager, Ruben Amorim.
Another defeat for Leicester will likely put even more pressure on Cooper, with fans making their feelings on a Jose Mourinho appointment clear this week.
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Steve Cooper expected to start James Justin vs Manchester United
Now, recent comments from Cooper suggest James Justin will start against Man Utd on Sunday despite his struggles last time out.
Fans were furious at Justin for his display against United last week, with the right-back playing a role in four of the Red Devils’ goals on the night.
The Englishman was then dropped to the bench for the draw with Ipswich on Saturday but speaking recently, the Leicester boss hinted Justin is ready to come back into the side.
He said: “The two that came out, Caleb’s new to the club and JJ’s been here a while. They’ve played most of the games and played the other night.
“We’ve got the opportunity to make those changes now. Sometimes leaving a player out is not them being dropped, it’s about them taking a deep breath and getting them ready to come back in.”
Steve Cooper James Justin stance could cost him Leicester City job
With Justin now expected to once again start versus Manchester United, fans’ anger toward Cooper will almost certainly grow.
The 26-year-old has never beaten the Manchester outfit in five attempts – his longest winless run against any side.
It is not just the Carabao Cup game the defender was dismal in this season either, with Justin ‘poor’ against Nottingham Forest last month.
Yet Cooper continues to start him much to the bewilderment of the Leicester faithful.