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The Italian guided the Foxes to promotion back to the top-flight last term but jumped ship over the summer following the call from Chelsea. Maresca’s successor Steve Cooper will be keen to ensure it’s an unhappy return for his opposite number.
Chelsea find themselves third in the Premier League table as club football returns following the November international break. The Blues have impressed this term after a shaky beginning but have won just one of their last five league outings.
Leicester are fighting tooth and nail at the other end of the table but have shown glimpses of their potential under Cooper. Back-to-back wins either side of the October international period saw them rise up the table and they’re currently three points above the relegation zone.
Here is 90min’s guide to Leicester vs Chelsea.
Leicester have struggled with injuries over the international period and the disappointing news for Cooper is Abdul Fatawu is sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He will miss the remainder of the campaign.
Jordan Ayew is in contention for the weekend after picking up an injury with Ghana, while Jamie Vardy, who missed the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last time out, could return from a back injury.
Bobby Decordova-Reid is being monitored ahead of the weekend and could make his comeback from an “awkward” injury. Striker Patson Daka could make his first appearance of the season as he nears a return.
Back-up goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk and right-back Ricardo Pereira are both still sidelined and Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Facundo Buonanotte is suspended after picking up a fifth yellow card of the season before the international break.
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