Leicester v Zorya Luhansk preview: prediction, expected line-up

Blue, Silver and gold flags at Leicester City (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
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Cengiz Under of Leicester City (Photo by Nigel French – Pool/Getty Images)
Cengiz Under of Leicester City (Photo by Nigel French – Pool/Getty Images) /

Attack: Cengiz Ünder, Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton.

In attack, I’d be surprised if Cengiz Ünder didn’t finally make his full debut after he wasn’t even utilised off the bench against Villa, much to the dismay of many Foxes fans. If he starts tomorrow night, this could be an opportunity for the Turk to ease into life in the East Midlands and open his account with a goal or assist. Up front, I can’t see any way that Kelechi Iheanacho doesn’t start, as an injury to Jamie Vardy leaves him the only striker available in Leicester’s Europa League squad. Much like Maddison, this could be an opportunity for the Nigerian to return to the form he enjoyed last season- his best ever in a Leicester City shirt. He showed flashes of tidy link-up play in his last outing, but faded in effectiveness as the match progress. A goal or two could do wonders for his confidence tomorrow. Rounding out my eleven is Marc Albrighton, who I expect to deputise for Harvey Barnes after he’s started every game so far this season.

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Substitutes: Danny Ward, Timothy Castagne, Wes Morgan, Luke Thomas, Papy Mendy, Youri Tielemans, Ayoze Pérez.

On the bench, I expect to see many of the usual starters gaining a sorely needed rest. Injuries to Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi keep them out of the squad completely, while Jamie Vardy is a serious doubt. Hopefully, Leicester’s promising young talent Luke Thomas can get some minutes under his belt too.