Leicester City team news: Kasper Schmeichel to have late fitness test as Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to start against Porto
JAMIE VARDY and Riyad Mahrez are set to start for Leicester against FC Porto at their first Champions League game at the King Power Stadium.
The pair were taken off at half time during Leicester’s thumping at the hands of Manchester United.
Kasper Schmeichel is Leicester’s biggest doubt for the visit of Porto but he could play after trainingGetty ImagesJamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez also trained at Belvoir DriveFocus ImagesClaudio Ranieri has been talking to the media ahead of their game with PortoGetty Images
Claudio Ranieri’s Foxes were already 4-0 down by that point – and Vardy’s replacement Demarai Gray scored a consolation screamer.
But the Italian should include Kasper Schmeichel after the Dane got through training at Belvoir Drive – although the management say they will make a late call on his fitness.
Nempalys Mendy is a doubt following a twisted ankle at training, while Matty James remains out with a long-term ankle problem.
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Meanwhile Ranieri has promised Islam Slimani WILL play against Porto, after starring against them in the Portuguese Primera Liga during his stint at Sporting Lisbon.
The Foxes boss has been quizzing the Algerian on his knowledge of Sporting Lisbon's rivals ahead of the tie.
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