Predicted Leicester City XI to face Chelsea in the Premier League
Leicester City crashed out of the Carabao Cup with a penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Tuesday night and the Foxes will be up against it once again when they make the trip to the Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Saturday.
Claude Puel’s men went down 1-0 to Crystal Palace last week in the Premier League and they will need to pull the rabbit out of the hat if they are to upset Chelsea this time around.
Chelsea will be high on confidence after making it to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth and the Blues will be the favourites to claim all three points against the Foxes at the weekend.
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Daniel Amartey is ruled out with an ankle injury while Ben Chilwell is doubtful to play a part due to a knee injury. Matthew James is yet to regain match fitness from his long-term injury and is likely to miss the weekend clash.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Claude Puel
Predicted XI
1. Kasper Schmeichel (GK)
The Danish international was rested for the Carabao Cup tie but should return to the eleven on Saturday.
2. Ricardo Pereira (RB)
He was rested for the Carabao Cup fixture but will be expected to feature ahead of Simpson for this one.
3. Harry Maguire (CB)
The Englishman made his return from injury with a solid performance at the heart of the defence against Manchester City on Tuesday.
4. Wes Morgan (CB)
The veteran didn’t play a part on Tuesday but has been a regular for the Foxes in the Premier League this season.
5. Christian Fuchs (LB)
The Austrian veteran looked solid at the back against City and should continue in the absence of Chilwell.
6. Nampalys Mendy (CDM)
He didn’t start in the Carabao Cup which is s clear indication that he is going to be in the eleven on Saturday.
7. Wilfried Ndidi (CDM)
The Nigerian hasn’t been in great form this season but he is one of their key players and Puel should continue to back him.
8. Marcus Albrighton (RW)
He will be in high spirits after scoring against City in the Carabao Cup and the Foxes will need him to deliver once again on Saturday.
9. Demarai Gray (LW)
The youngster has always been a lively presence in the final third for the Foxes this season and he should get another start this weekend.
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10. James Maddison (CAM)
The summer recruit from Norwich has been one of the breakout stars of the Premier League this season and he will need to spark that creativity if the Foxes are to get anything out from this game.
11. Jamie Vardy (ST)
Leicester’s talisman didn’t play in the Carabao Cup but a lot will depend on him when they face Chelsea in the Premier Leauge.
