Chelsea returns to Premier League action this Saturday with an away fixture against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
- Enzo Maresca, who took charge of the Blues over the summer after leaving Leicester, will be aiming to strengthen Chelsea’s position in the league.
- A hard-fought 1-1 draw with Arsenal before the international break saw Pedro Neto on target for Chelsea.
- Victory this weekend could bring them within a point of second-placed Manchester City.
- Despite this progress, Maresca’s side remains a work in progress, evidenced by their recent exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newcastle.
- Leicester, on the other hand, are currently the best-performing promoted side but have hit a rough patch, going winless in their last three games, including a heavy 3-0 defeat to Manchester United before the break.Date, Kick-Off Time, and Venue:
- Leicester City vs Chelsea is scheduled for Saturday, 23 November 2024, with a 12:30 PM GMT kick-off.
- The match will take place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.
- Leicester are hopeful for the return of key players like Jamie Vardy, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Patson Daka, and Jakub Stolarczyk, but Ricardo Pereira, Jordan Ayew, and Issahaku Fatawu are unlikely to feature.
- For Chelsea, good news after the international break! Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are back in training after minor issues, and Jadon Sancho, recovering from illness, is in contention, boosting squad depth.
- Head-to-Head Record:
- Leicester City wins: 28
- Draws: 35
- Chelsea wins: 62Potential Starting XI:
- Sanchez- James, Colwill, Fofana, and Cucurella
- Fernandez, Caicedo, and Palmer
- Madueke, Jackson, and Neto
