Victor Kristiansen has received praise from Denmark and Leicester City teammate Jannik Vestergaard, with a potential position for him in Steve Cooper’s set-up at the King Power Stadium. Jannik Vestergaard has backed Victor Kristiansen to return to Leicester City and make an impact in the Premier League. The left-back will return to the club this summer after a good year on loan at Bologna, with a decision to be made on his next move. Kristiansen first left City because he did not like Enzo Maresca’s intentions for him, which included playing on the left side of a back three when the team was in possession.
However, with Steve Cooper coming in, and the new manager having frequently used a wing-back formation during his time at Nottingham Forest, Kristiansen could be given a chance. Vestergaard, who will play alongside Kristiansen for Denmark at Euro 2024, believes he possesses qualities that might make him a success in England.
Kristiansen might be a new addition for Cooper as City strive to construct a side capable of surviving in the Premier League. Kristiansen, who is 21, has the potential to develop as well. “I think he is a really good player, and he had a really good season in Bologna, which he has been very happy about,” Vestergaard told Danish media last week. “He comes in and doesn’t show much respect, even if it sounds bad.
“I mean, he just comes in and takes his chance. He has the confidence to express his ideas and a fierce passion for his game. I’m quite impressed with how he joined the national team and simply took his spot. “He definitely has some attributes that fit us and English football. We recently had a coach who designed the game in a unique way. Then he ended up in a position where he couldn’t see himself, which I could understand. It was also an excellent option to visit Bologna.
Kristiansen started Denmark’s first two Euros matches, but after making a mistake in the 1-1 draw with England, he was pulled out of the starting lineup for their final group game against Serbia. Vestergaard contributed to Denmark’s goalless draw on Tuesday night, which secured a last-16 tie against Germany.
