The return of the Premier League following the final worldwide break of the 12 months sees Leicester Metropolis welcome Chelsea to the King Energy Stadium within the early kick-off.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca returns to the membership he guided to the Championship title – and promotion to the English top-flight – final season.
The Blues are at the moment third within the desk, 4 factors behind Manchester Metropolis in second and 9 behind league leaders Liverpool.
Leicester, in the meantime, sit three locations above the drop zone after a run of three league video games with out a win, and 4 in all competitions.
Right here’s how the 2 sides line-up for this intriguing early-afternoon encounter.
Leicester line-up
The excellent news for Leicester followers is that striker Jamie Vardy is match sufficient to begin after struggling a knock.
Vardy’s return is one in all 4 adjustments supervisor Steve Cooper has made for right now’s recreation. Caleb Okoli, Kasey McAteer, Bilal El Khannouss and Vardy all are available to exchange Jannik Vestergaard, Abdul Fatawu, Facundo Buonanotte and Jordan Ayew.
Our staff information is in! 📝#LEICHE pic.twitter.com/TmQyZGGfUa
— Leicester Metropolis (@LCFC) November 23, 2024
Chelsea line-up
Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill each withdrew from England obligation final week, however each gamers are within the beginning line-up for the Blues.
Former Leicester man Wesley Fofana begins in defence, whereas Enzo Fernandez replaces Romeo Lavia within the coronary heart of midfield.
For Reece James, nonetheless, there’s but extra harm frustration. The Chelsea captain picked up a hamstring subject in coaching this week and can sit out of the sport.
James wrote on social media that he’ll “come out on high, in opposition to all odds.”
Maresca’s Blues.#CFC | #LEICHE pic.twitter.com/K5IcrvfBRS
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 23, 2024
