The returns as go to within the early kick-off, with going through his former aspect for the primary time.
Maresca helped Leicester safe promotion again to the Premier League final season and the Italian then landed the Chelsea job following the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino. Maresca has began brightly at Chelsea, with the Blues seemingly recovering from a turbulent spell to sit down third within the desk forward of the restart.
Difficult for the top-four has grow to be an actual goal for Maresca’s new aspect, whereas Leicester try to distance themselves from the relegation locations beneath Steve Cooper. The Foxes have gained simply two of their first 11 video games since promotion, with victories over Bournemouth and Southampton final month, however they’re winless since.
Chelsea, in the meantime, have solely misplaced to Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool within the league this season and will cement their place as top-four contenders with a victory on the King Energy. Observe reside updates from Leicester vs Chelsea within the Premier League beneath.
Leicester vs Chelsea LIVE: Newest Premier League updates
Leicester host Chelsea as Premier League returns, kick-off at 12:30pm
Foxes welcome again former supervisor Enzo Maresca, who led workforce to promotion
Chelsea are third in Premier League with Maresca making vivid begin with Blues
Leicester XI: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi, Soumare; McAteer, El Khannouss, Vardy
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Jackson
Leicester Metropolis FC – Chelsea FC
11:25 , Jamie Braidwood
A smiling Enzo Maresca on his return to Leicester.
Leicester vs Chelsea workforce information and confirmed line-ups
11:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Cole Palmer begins for Chelsea however there are modifications in defence with Malo Gusto not but match, so Wesley Fofana strikes to proper again and Benoit Badiashile companions Levi Colwill at centre-back with Marc Cucurella at left again.
Enzo Fernandez returns into midfield as there may be additionally a begin for Joao Felix however Pedro Neto isn’t within the squad.
For Leicester, Jamie Vardy is match to begin, with Jordan Ayew and Patson Daka on the bench. Kasey McAteer is handed his first Premier League begin.
Leicester vs Chelsea workforce information and confirmed line-ups
11:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Leicester XI: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi, Soumare; McAteer, El Khannouss, Vardy
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Jackson
Premier League desk: Tight on the prime?
11:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Chelsea are sitting third within the Premier League forward of the restart following the worldwide break – however there are solely three factors separating the groups in third and eleventh. The desk could possibly be wanting very totally different by Monday night time.
3) Chelsea: 19 (+8)
4) Arsenal: 19 (+6)
5) Nottm Forest: 19 (+5)
6) Brighton: 19 (+4)
7) Fulham: 18 (+3)
8) Newcastle: 18 (+2)
9) Aston Villa: 18 (0)
10) Tottenham: 16 (+10)
11) Brentford: 16 (0)
Enzo Maresca nonetheless believes Jamie Vardy continues to be ‘one of the best’
10:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Jamie Vardy won’t be having a celebration on the finish of this season however he’s nonetheless banging within the targets at 37 and Maresca charges the striker much more extremely than England’s two prime goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney.
“Individuals don’t realise how good he’s,” mentioned Maresca. “I do know England have been fairly fortunate due to Kane and Rooney, any such striker, they’re implausible.
“However Jamie is, for those who ask me, one of the best one.”
Enzo Maresca returns to Leicester and shares particular ‘connection’
10:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Enzo Maresca has lifted the lid on Leicester’s promotion celebrations forward of Chelsea’s journey to his former workforce.
The venue for final April’s occasion was Maresca’s home when the gamers turned up unannounced at 2am.
Maresca recalled: “One of the best current I had from final season was after we obtained promoted they usually arrived at my residence. All of the workforce.
“This confirmed the connection between the gamers; they may go for a celebration at a special place however all of them arrived at my residence. It was a implausible connection and I’ll at all times be pleased about them.
“I used to be at residence celebrating with my workers and my household and about two o’clock within the morning all of the squad was there. We celebrated all collectively.
“Once I was a participant and I gained issues I by no means thought to go to the supervisor’s residence. That reveals the connection.”
What’s the Chelsea workforce information?
10:34 , Jamie Braidwood
Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered one other damage setback and shall be out due to a hamstring pressure. Cole Palmer has been handed match regardless of lacking England obligation, with Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Jadon Sancho accessible too.
What’s the Leicester workforce information?
10:32 , Jamie Braidwood
Leiceter have a number of choice points among the many ahead positions, with Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew potential doubts. Patson Daka it match after three months out however winger Abdul Fatawu has suffered an ACL damage and shall be out for the remainder of the season.
When is Leicester vs Chelsea?
10:31 , Jamie Braidwood
The Premier League fixture kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 23 November on the King Energy Stadium.
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10:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Hiya and welcome to reside protection of Leicester vs Chelsea within the Premier League. We’ll carry you all of the workforce information and build-up earlier than the 12:30pm kick-off, because the Premier League returns from its worldwide break.