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Leicester not an easy game - Maresca

The Premier League returns as Chelsea visit Leicester City in the early kick-off, with Enzo Maresca facing his former side for the first time.

Maresca helped Leicester secure promotion back to the Premier League last season and the Italian then landed the Chelsea job following the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino. Maresca has started brightly at Chelsea, with the Blues seemingly recovering from a turbulent spell to sit third in the table ahead of the restart.

Challenging for the top-four has become a real target for Maresca’s new side, while Leicester attempt to distance themselves from the relegation places under Steve Cooper. The Foxes have won just two of their first 11 games since promotion, with victories over Bournemouth and Southampton last month, but they are winless since.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have only lost to Manchester City and Liverpool in the league this season and could cement their position as top-four contenders with a victory at the King Power. Follow live updates from Leicester vs Chelsea in the Premier League below.

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

4 mins: It is all Chelsea in these opening stages. Noni Madueke cuts inside and is bundled over by Bilal El Khannouss. Cole Palmer doesn’t go for goal and Levi Colwill’s header is cleared by Leicester.

Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:35

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

2 mins: Chelsea with an early spell of possession in the Leicester half, with some touches for Wesley Fofana. The former Leicester defender is booed by the home fans.

Joao Felix shimmies clear of Wout Faes and almost picks out Palmer with the low cross. Mads Hermansen collects and holds.

Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:33

Leicester vs Chelsea

Alright the players are in the tunnel and we’re almost ready to go! Enzo Fernandez takes the captain’s armband for Chelsea. It’s a big game for the Argentina international and World Cup winner, who had dropped out of Enzo Maresca’s starting team before the international break. He returns in place of Romeo Lavia today.

Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:27

Leicester vs Chelsea

Enzo Maresca speaking ahead of Leicester vs Chelsea, to TNT Sports. He confirms Malo Gusto is ill and Pedro Neto picked up a knock with Portugal.

On team news: “Malo unfortunately during the night felt bad. Pedro had a kick with the international team. It’s it getting better but we decided not to risk it today.”

On his return to Leicester: “It’s a fantastic feeling. We had a fantastic season here and we are very thankful. It’s both sides. We know they and they know us very well. We will make some small adjustments.”

Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:22

Can Chelsea improve international break trend?

Chelsea have won one of their previous seven Premier League games following an international break, drawing three and losing three.

That includes the 2-1 defeat at Liverpool last month, but Enzo Maresca’s side did beat Bournemouth 1-0 in September.

Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:18

Leicester vs Chelsea

It’s a chilly return to the Premier League this afternoon we kick off with Leicester vs Chelsea.

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Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:15

Leicester’s record against Chelsea since 2021 FA Cup final

Leicester memorably beat Chelsea to win the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley - but the Foxes have lost five and drawn one of the six meetings since.

That includes last season’s FA Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge, when Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea beat Enzo Maresca’s Leicester 4-2.

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Jamie Braidwood23 November 2024 12:08

Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu to miss the rest of the season

Leicester have also been dealt a major blow with winger Abdul Fatawu to miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

The 20-year-old has been a bright spark among a struggling Leicester side this season but suffered the serious knee injury while on international duty with Ghana and underwent surgery on Wednesday to fix the issue.

Cooper told a press conference: “It’s not good, it’s a serious injury.

“It’s difficult news - he’s obviously a big talent and a young player who’s exciting. Every player his age has lots to learn but there is so much to be excited about with him.”

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