Leicester City predicted XI vs Burton as Russell Martin weighs up double dilemma | OneFootball

Leicester City return to the King Power this afternoon, welcoming Burton Albion for their first home League One fixture after a 1-1 draw at Notts County. Russell Martin may adjust his XI in search of a first win.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, Alex McCarthy has the gloves after regaining fitness, replacing Jakob Stolarczyk. The veteran steadied himself after an early scare and produced key saves.

Franco Ravizzoli has arrived to add depth and is expected to be third-choice, leaving Stolarczyk’s position uncertain.

If fit after Jack Evans’ heavy challenge, Jayden Joseph should retain right-back. At centre-back it is Harry Souttar with Caleb Okoli, unless Wout Faes returns. Left-back is the dilemma.

Martin has praised Luke Thomas and his bravery, yet Notts’ equaliser came down that side after Liam Cullen lost the ball, with Thomas and Tommy Watson unable to stop the cross. Christian McFarlane provides genuine competition and could come in.

Oliver Skipp anchors midfield with Cullen and Sammy Braybrooke ahead. Cullen’s left-channel runs were promising, while Braybrooke assisted Joseph’s goal.

Will Alves is available after feeling tightness and presses for inclusion. Wes Burns should continue on the opposite flank as he settles. Up front, the false nine aided build-up for players like Reid and Cullen, though Admir Bristric’s physical cameo makes a first start possible.

Burton are likely to line up with five defenders and two holders, so City will look to drag them out of position. Predicted XI: McCarthy, Joseph, Okoli, Souttar, McFarlane, Skipp, Braybrooke, Cullen, Burns, Alves, Bristric.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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