Leicester City predicted XI vs MK Dons as Ilari Kangasniemi call and Luke Thomas, Will Alves choices | OneFootball

Leicester City chase a first League One win at MK Dons on Saturday after a 2-1 loss to Burton and an encouraging Ipswich display. Russell Martin is weighing up key selections following Ilari Kangasniemi’s arrival.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, MK Dons sit above City after draws with Oxford United and Huddersfield. Martin could be without Caleb Okoli and Bade Aluko, while Conor Chaplin and Jayden Joseph are available.

Jakub Stolarczyk boosted his case in goal at Ipswich and drew post-match praise from Martin.

City’s league defending has wobbled, but an improvised backline excelled at Ipswich, with Christian McFarlane debuting and Luke Thomas impressing centrally. MK Dons average 29.5 crosses, so aerial presence could be prioritised. Ilari Kangasniemi has had limited training, yet his match fitness puts him in contention.

Harry Souttar is in talks with Wrexham and could be left out amid uncertainty, as seen with Stephy Mavididi and Hamza Choudhury. If Okoli is fit he could partner Kangasniemi, while Souttar, if available, appears the ideal foil. Otherwise Thomas may move inside with McFarlane at left-back.

Midfield is set to stay unchanged. Louis Page shone in the number six role, Sammy Braybrooke keeps his place and Chaplin’s fitness adds a different threat.

Will Alves should return on the left, with the right flank a call between Harry Howell and Burns’ experience. Admir Bristric leads the line ahead of Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Predicted XI: Stolarczyk; Joseph, Kangasniemi, Souttar, Thomas; Page, Braybrooke, Chaplin; Burns, Alves, Bristric. If Souttar and Okoli are out, the back four becomes Joseph, Kangasniemi, Thomas and McFarlane.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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