Leicester City v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Leicester City v Leeds Utd
03/11/23 | King Power Stadium
Leeds face their toughest challenge of the season, when they visit the King Power Stadium on Friday evening, home of high flying Leicester City.
The Foxes are in devastating form, having picked up an unprecedented 39 out of a possible 42 points, but face a dangerous Leeds team, more than capable of creating an upset. With 14 points already separating them, this has to be the ideal time for Daniel Farke's White army to try and close the gap.
Leeds have only beaten Fridays opponents twice in the last eleven meetings, the last time being an impressive 3-1 away win in January 2021, courtesy of goals from Dallas, Bamford and Harrison. They last met (at Elland Road) in April where they played out a one - one draw. Bamford missed a glorious chance from two yards out, which could have changed the complexion of the back end of last season
After a less than convincing performance against QPR, Enzo Maresca is likely to recall Ricardo Pereira and Wout Faes to the heart of his defence, whilst Kelechi Iheanacho may get the nod over Jamie Vardy up front.
Winger Kasey McAteer has shaken off his hamstring strain, but may have to settle for a place on the bench. Wilfred Ndidi is ruled out with a muscular injury, allowing Cesare Casadei to retain his place in midfield.
Joe Rodon, Crysencio Summerville and Sam Byram have all recovered from knocks, The trio returned to training on Wednesday, and barring any reaction, should make the trip to the East Midlands.
Joe Gelhardt broke his hand in training on Wednesday, but probably wouldn't have featured anyway. Junior Firpo may finally make the bench on Friday, but fans will have to wait until after the next International break to see Djed Spence in action. Stuart Dallas is continuing to make gradual progress back to first team action.