English Premier League

Leicester City vs Wolves match preview

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Midfielder Matty James is out with an Achilles injury, while new signing Caglar Soyuncu is not match fit.

Wolves could hand a debut to club-record signing Adama Traore, but Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker will not be included.

Leicester will again be without Japanese forward Shinji Okazaki, who only recently resumed training after a post-World Cup break. Winger Ivan Cavaleiro remains sidelined by a troublesome back issue.

MOTD COMMENTATOR’S NOTES

@Guymowbray: With Jamie Vardy having signed a new contract, Harry Maguire about to, and a fresh new feel to the squad, all should be well in Leicester’s world – shouldn’t it?

Even in defeat at Manchester United last week there were signs that they’re set for a decent season, with or without Claude Puel. Another loss in this one would only increase the chatter about his future, whether that’s equitable or not.

I think the Foxes will secure another top-half finish, and that Wolves won’t be far behind.

They’ve already served up one entertaining game on their Premier League return, and I can foresee something similar here.

VIEW FROM THE DUGOUT

Leicester City manager Claude Puel on his future: “I will be happy for my successor, he will have a good squad.

“My job is to build something with Leicester to continue to develop this club. Our work since the beginning of pre-season is interesting for the future.”

Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo: “Honestly, we believe there is no big change [going from the Championship to Premier League]. But we have to think about ourselves and prove to ourselves that we deserve to be here.

“Our routines are the same. But we have to be better than we were last season.”

LAWRO’S PREDICTION

Leicester lost to Manchester United in their opening game but they put in a decent performance.

Wolves came from behind twice to draw with Everton last week and this is another big test for them. I’m expecting the Foxes to make a lot of chances.

Prediction: 2-1

Source: BBC News