Leicester City have made a mixed start to the season and the Foxes currently sit 9th in the standings with nine points from six games. Claude Puel has plenty of positives to take from the first six games but the Foxes have the potential to do a lot better.
On the contrary, Newcastle United have made a disastrous start to the season and Rafael Benitez’s side are currently in the relegation zone. The Magpies are yet to register their first win of the season.
The Foxes beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on penalties in the third round of the League Cup and they must take the winning mentality into the Premier League when they travel to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Saturday.
Demarai Gray suffered an ankle injury in the League Cup tie against Wolves and will not be available for selection. Apart from that, Puel will have his entire squad of players at his disposal on Saturday.
The Danish international has put in some impressive shifts between the sticks for the Foxes this season and he should start on Saturday.
The Ghanaian international has played as a makeshift right-back quite well and he should replace Ricardo Pereira, who has been poor at the back.
He is one of the best centre-backs in England and should be fresh to start on Saturday after receiving a break in the League Cup game.
The former Manchester United man showed good composure at the back in the League Cup fixture and should start ahead of Wes Morgan this weekend.
The youngster has been Leicester’s first-choice left-back this season and should start ahead of Christian Fuchs.
The Frenchman has shown the ability to break up the play with crucial tackles and interceptions and Puel should hand him a start against Newcastle.
The Nigerian international has gradually grown in confidence and Leicester will require him to win the duel against Newcastle’s Jonjo Shelvey.
The Algerian has impressed with his work rate and has created several chances with his crosses from the right, which should be enough for him to retain his place in the XI.
Leicester’s find of the season, Maddison has contributed with goals and assists and will once again hold the key to their creativity in midfield.
The Nigerian combined well with Jamie Vardy last weekend and scored a goal. Puel should hand him another start.
He is Leicester’s talisman and undoubtedly holds the key to their chances of cracking a strong Newcastle backline on Saturday.
