Frank Christian
Chelsea is set to compete against Leicester City, the former club of head coach Enzo Maresca, during Saturday’s early match as they strive to follow the Premier League leaders.
Last year, Maresca led Leicester to triumph in the EFL Championship, which earned them a spot back in the top division. Chelsea’s choice to hire the Italian coach appears wise as they currently hold the third position in the league, trailing behind Manchester City and Liverpool.
Despite this, Chelsea’s recent performance may require improvement. Their only victory in the last five league games was a 2-1 win at home against Newcastle United. This stretch includes draws against Manchester United, Arsenal, and surprising team Nottingham Forest, as well as a close defeat at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Steve Cooper, who succeeded Maresca, has faced challenges. With his connections to Nottingham Forest, it has been difficult for him to gain the support of Leicester fans. Currently, the Foxes sit in 15th place with 10 points from 11 games, without a win in their last four, following a disappointing 3-0 loss to a struggling Manchester United.
Predicted Lineups for Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Patson Daka, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, and veteran Jamie Vardy may return to strengthen Cooper’s attacking options.
However, defender Jannik Vestergaard is expected to remain sidelined due to an ankle injury, joining Ricardo Pereira, Jordan Ayew, and Issahaku Fatawu on the injury list.
Leicester’s predicted starting XI (4-3-3 formation): Hermansen (GK) — Justin, Faes, Coady, Kristiansen — Ndidi, Winks, Soumare — Buonanotte, Vardy, El Khannouss
Injured: Vestergaard, Pereira, Ayew, Fatawu
Suspended: None
Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill have returned from international duties and are expected to play a significant role for Chelsea this Saturday.
Jadon Sancho has recovered from illness, granting Maresca nearly a full squad, though he might appear as a substitute alongside former Leicester player Kienan Dewsbury-Hall.
Chelsea’s predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1 formation): Sanchez (GK) — James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Lavia, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Live Stream and TV Channel Information for Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Here’s how to watch the upcoming Premier League match across various regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network, Universo | Fubo, NBC Sports site/app, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | TNT Sports 1 | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
