Here are the Leicester and Ipswich Town confirmed lineups, plus the latest team news for their EFL Championship clash. Leicester are coming off the back of another loss, this time at the hands of a fellow East-Anglian side. Gary Rowett’s early improvements seem to have faded away, with Norwich running out victors at King Power Stadium. As for the home side, Ipswich most recently beat fellow promotion hopefuls side Hull City. Despite being at opposite ends of the table, the game holds major importance for both clubs.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Ipswich Town Team News
Despite a slow start, Ipswich are hitting form at the perfect time. They have lost just twice in league action this year, which is a complete contrast to Saturday’s opposition. With them now in third place and hunting down Middlesbrough, the game holds great significance for their automatic promotion hopes.
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With these performances, Kieran McKenna’s competition for places is increasing week by week. He said: “It’s not just speaking about Chuba [Akpom], but about a squad of about 20 senior outfield players. We have good quality across all the positions and good experience across the positions.” However, despite the major difference between the two sides, Leicester has a great record against the Tractor Boys, which makes Saturday’s game all the more interesting.
Leicester City Team News
Meanwhile, Leicester’s current situation is dire. They currently reside in the relegation zone, with Oxford United quickly picking up form. The Foxes haven’t won a game since early January and seemingly can’t get over the line in games. The best examples of this came away at Stoke and Middlesbrough as mistakes once again proved costly.
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As for injuries, Rowett’s options have significantly strengthened. Jordan James and Jamaal Lascelles made the bench last weekend, with the City boss touching on the Welshman’s availability. Rowett said: “Jordan James is fit enough to start, but the challenge is about managing his minutes. We accelerated his return, so we just need to be careful”
Ipswich Town Confirmed Lineup
Walton
Furlong
O’Shea
Kipre
Davis
Matusiwa
Neil
Burns
Nunez
Mehmeti
Azon
Bench – Palmer, Greaves, Cajuste, Taylor, Neil, McAteer, Egeli, Clarke, Akpom, Hirst
Leicester Confirmed Lineup
Stolarczyk
Periera
Okoli
Nelson
Thomas
Skipp
Winks
Reid
Mavididi
Fatawu
Daka
Bench – French .Lascelles, Aluko, Choudhury, Aribo, James, Richards, Mukasa , Ayew
