Six Leicester City changes for Ipswich Carabao Cup tie after Burton defeat | OneFootball

Leicester City visit Premier League Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday, seeking a response to the 2-1 loss to Burton Albion. LeicesterMercury.co.uk reports that Russell Martin signalled changes after the defeat.

The tie is the second of five games in two weeks and comes before Martin’s return to MK Dons. Ipswich opened their top-flight campaign with a 2-1 win over Sunderland.

Jakub Stolarczyk is expected to return in goal after starting the win at Northampton, with Alex McCarthy used in the opening two league matches. Loan left-back Christian McFarlane should be in line for a debut, potentially replacing Luke Thomas.

At centre-back, Harry Souttar and Caleb Okoli have started all three games, though a troubled opening half-hour against Burton puts their partnership in doubt. Kevon Gray could come in, while Wout Faes is not in contention amid speculation over his future. If Ilari Kangasniemi is signed in time, he should start and his fitness should be sound after FC Inter Turku’s season and European qualifiers.

Bade Aluko is set for another run at right-back, with Jayden Joseph not expected to be risked after missing the weekend.

Martin must pick a new holding midfielder. Hamza Choudhury is an obvious option after impressing against Burton, while Sammy Braybrooke can operate as a No.6. Up front, Admir Bristric should lead the line as he adapts.

More than six changes could follow the Burton display, although Martin also needs key players to bank minutes with MK Dons on the horizon.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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