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Norwich vs Leicester: predicted Foxes starting XI

By Will Kennedy

Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City looks on during the Pre-Season friendly game between Northampton Town and Leicester City at Sixfields on July 15, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City looks on during the Pre-Season friendly game between Northampton Town and Leicester City at Sixfields on July 15, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) /
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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates with teammate Yunus Akgün after scoring the team’s second goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Tranmere Rovers and Leicester City at Prenton Park on August 29, 2023 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) /

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On the wing I would select both Yunus Akgun and Abdul Fatawu to accompany Kelechi Iheanacho. Akgun couldn’t get into the game against Hull when he started on the right and it’s a tight call whether to start him or the in-form Kasey McAteer, but I think the Canaries will provide a good game for Akgun to showcase his talents.

On the left I would swap out Stephy Mavididi for Fatawu. Mavididi had a superb game against Southampton, but I think he may be better used as an impact-sub against Norwich. Fatawu heavily impressed coming off the bench against Hull and deserves his first Leicester City start. Still 19, he has a lot to add to his game, but Leicester will need both he and Akgun fully firing as the season congestion rolls around.

Leading the line is Kelechi Iheanacho. Yet to score in the league, Wednesday seems the perfect occasion to open his Championship account. He replaces Vardy who, at this point in his career, should not be starting week-in week-out if Maresca wants the best out of his game. He put in a great shift on Friday and can impact the game off the bench against Norwich if needs be.

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Predicted Leicester City XI:

Hermansen
Justin-Faes-Coady-Doyle
Ndidi-Winks-Casadei
Akgun-Iheanacho-Fatawu

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