“It was a bad conversation for me. Of course he didn’t agree, but he understood” – Leicester City first team star FROZEN OUT by manager after dropping BOMBSHELL on WHY he has decided to make the decision

The first international break of 2025 has arrived, and several Leicester City players are set to represent their nations in World Cup qualifiers and friendlies.

While this break offers a pause from the Premier League grind, it comes at a crucial time for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, who remain in the bottom three despite an encouraging performance in their recent defeat to Chelsea.

James Justin, often criticized by Leicester fans, delivered a strong performance against Chelsea, as did fellow full-back Luke Thomas, who earned special praise from Van Nistelrooy for his display.

However, neither is expected to feature in the England squad during this break. Meanwhile, another Leicester star has received disappointing news regarding his international involvement.

Denmark boss confirms Leicester star won’t be in international squad:

Denmark has a strong presence within the Leicester squad, with Mads Hermansen, Jannik Vestergaard, and Victor Kristiansen all representing the European nation. Denmark reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, but Kristiansen has been left out of the latest squad.

National team coach Brian Riemer explained the decision in a conversation with Tipsbladet, stating: “It was a bad conversation for me. I think he deserves more. It’s purely a tactical choice in relation to what I want. I don’t want five fullbacks, and tactically the profiles fit into what I want. He took it very professionally and like a man. Of course he didn’t agree, but he understood the explanation well.”

Victor Kristiansen’s first-team place is under threat at Leicester too:

Kristiansen has enjoyed a relatively secure position in Leicester’s lineup for much of the season, but his place is now under threat. The resurgence of Luke Thomas, combined with Kristiansen’s struggles in the Chelsea match, has raised questions about his role in the team.

Victor Kristiansen stats 24/25

Additionally, Woyo Coulibaly, Ricardo Pereira, and James Justin are all capable of filling in at left-back, providing Van Nistelrooy with plenty of options. While this depth is beneficial for the team, it means Kristiansen must elevate his performances to retain his place both at Leicester and in the national team setup.