Leicester City Faces Derby County: Team News Revealed
Derby County will clash with Leicester City in a Sky Bet Championship match at the King Power Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 PM. Head Coach John Eustace has made critical adjustments to the lineup following a recent 1-1 draw against Birmingham City on Boxing Day.
Team News for Derby County
Derby County has confirmed its lineup with two significant changes. Ebou Adams and Dion Sanderson return to the starting eleven. Adams will take over as team captain, filling in for the suspended Joe Ward. Sanderson comes back into the squad after being ineligible to play against his parent club, Birmingham City.
Key Players Returning
- Ebou Adams (Captain)
- Dion Sanderson (Defender)
- Lewis Travis (Club Captain)
Lewis Travis is making a return to the matchday squad after sidelining for nearly three months due to a calf injury. He will be available on the substitutes’ bench against Leicester.
Leicester City Lineup
Leicester City features a solid squad for this encounter, highlighted by key players and a well-balanced lineup. The starting XI includes:
- Stolarczyk (GK)
- Nelson
- Okoli
- James
- Fatawu
- Ayew
- Mavididi
- De Cordova-Reid
- Choudhury (C)
- Skipp
- L Thomas
Leicester City Substitutes
- Begović (GK)
- Faes
- Carranza
- Ricardo
- Page
- Monga
- Ramsey
- S Thomas
- Aluko
Conclusion
This matchup promises to be exciting as both teams aim for vital points in the Championship. The return of key players could significantly influence the game’s outcome and set the stage for a thrilling contest at the King Power Stadium.
