Leicester City predicted XI vs Oxford with Luke Thomas decision and key calls | OneFootball

Leicester City return to League One against Oxford United this afternoon, aiming to build on Tuesday’s win over Plymouth Argyle. Victory could lift Russell Martin’s side as high as third.

All four deadline-day signings are in contention, and a reshaped XI is anticipated. As reported by LeicesterMercury.co.uk, the likely side blends continuity with new arrivals.

Alex McCarthy will start in goal after Jakub Stolarczyk’s early knee injury at Plymouth, the 36-year-old impressing with four late saves. Stolarczyk has been ruled out for the season. Jayden Joseph will keep his place over Bade Aluko, with Souttar on the right of the centre-back pair.

Despite the additions of Warren O’Hora and Ilari Kangasniemi, Luke Thomas is set to continue at centre-back at home. McFarlane has been excellent on the left.

Page is expected to anchor midfield in the six role, with John Lundstram providing experienced competition. Braybrooke is set to start ahead of Lundstram or Kamari Doyle.

Cullen should benefit with Riis ahead of him as a target man. Howell is unlikely to be dropped, a testing match-up for left-back Jack Currie, who was booked against Huddersfield last time out.

Alves has made a strong start and will look to replicate his Plymouth influence. Up front, Riis is expected to come straight into the XI, and he has never beaten Oxford.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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