Justin: A Really Tough Test

First Team
18 Sep 2020
2 Minutes
Full-back James Justin says Leicester City are braced for a tough challenge from Burnley when the two sides meet at King Power Stadium on Sunday (7pm kick-off).

- James Justin looks ahead to Sunday's visit of Burnley to King Power Stadium
- Leicester City got off to a winning start in the Premier League last week at West Brom
- Justin expects Burnley to be a tough opponent for the Foxes on Filbert Way this weekend
- The England Under-21s star also discusses the Blue Army's impact, despite not being able to attend in person

Both City and the Clarets secured home victories over one another in 2019/20 as Brendan Rodgers' men finished fifth in the Premier League, five places above Sunday's visitors.

Justin, meanwhile, enjoyed a productive first season at the Club, after signing from Luton Town in 2019, and played a prominent role once again for the Foxes on matchday one this term.

Timothy Castagne's arrival led to a change in role - to left-back - for the England Under-21s international, as Leicester secured a 3-0 victory over the Baggies at the Hawthorns.

Buoyed by that opening day success in the West Midlands, Justin says full focus is already on preparing for the test Sean Dyche's men will pose on Filbert Way this weekend.

"It's going to be a really tough test for us and we've just got to prepare for them this week and the threats that they pose for us," he told LCFC TV. "Hopefully we can come out with three points."

Burnley are yet to commence their Premier League campaign, although they did get off to a winning start in the Carabao Cup, overcoming Sheffield United on penalties last Thursday.

Justin is unsure whether City's earlier start in the league will be an advantage for the home side on Sunday and says the Foxes can only focus on ensuring their own preparations are correct.

"I think it could work in either of two ways," he added. "For me, personally, I like playing three games in a week because it just keeps you in that stride I guess.

"Other players react differently, but we'll see come Sunday whether they're fully at it, but I think they will be."

Leicester will once again be running out without the Blue Army in attendance on Sunday, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the young defender says the fans' presence is still felt on matchday.

"It's a big thing, interaction with fans, it's also another big thing that Leicester are massive on," he explained, speaking at Belvoir Drive earlier this week.

"Hopefully we can keep the support going throughout the season for as long as they are not going to be at the stadium."

All times BST.