Chipolopolo forward Patson Daka is set to lead Leicester City this afternoon as they welcome Enock Mwepu’s Brighton and Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.
Daka will be looking to continue his good form in front of goal having scored in midweek in the 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Daka will lead the line in the absence of injured England striker Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho who is in Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Compatriot Enock Mwepu will miss the match due to a thigh injury. Mwepu was on target in the last meeting between the two but missed a post-match spot-kick as the Seagulls lost 3-2 on penalties in the Carabao Cup.
This will be the 2017 CAF young player of the year’s second match in 2022. Brenden Rogers has made three changes to the team that suffered a 3-2 loss to Tottenham.
The Zambian international leads the Foxes attack alongside Ademola Lookman while England midfielder James Madison maintains his usual creative role.
Youri Tilemans and Kieran Drewsbruy Hall partner Madison in the middle of the park.
Kasper Schmeichel starts in goal with James Justin, Daniel Amartry, Luke Thomas, and Çağlar Söyüncü making up the back four.
Daka has scored three goals in eight English Premier League appearances and has also chipped in with three assists.
Leicester City XI: Kasper Schmeichel (C), James Justin, Luke Thomas, Daniel Amartey, Çağlar Söyüncü, Youri Tilemans, Kieran Drewsbruy Hall, James Madison, Ademola Lookman, Harvey Barnes, Patson Daka.
