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King Power Stadium will host a lower league team this week, with Tranmere hoping to face a potentially weakened Leicester City lineup. This is the scenario that Foxes of Leicester predict, with Tranmere currently sitting 12th in League One.
Given their position, it’s doubtful that Tranmere will be able to handle even a second-string Leicester team and its substitutes. Danny Ward or Daniel Iversen might start in goal, as Mads Hermansen is firmly established as the No.1. Unfortunately, Jakub Stolarczyk is out due to injury.
Caleb Okoli and Ricardo Pereira are expected to feature in the match, both likely frustrated at not starting in Premier League games. Luke Thomas is also anticipated to make his first appearance under the new manager, Steve Cooper.
Young talents like Will Alves, Sammy Braybrooke, Ben Nelson, and Tom Cannon would be eager to impress against Tranmere. However, it’s uncertain whether any of them will get the chance in this domestic competition.
In midfield, attention will be on Oliver Skipp and Michael Golding, while winger Stephy Mavididi may be looking to reclaim his spot from Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Possible Leicester exits?
The transfer window remains open until Friday, August 30. After 11pm on that day, no Premier League moves can be completed, so Leicester’s management must act quickly if they aim to secure a new goalscorer, which is seen as a necessity.
Meanwhile, some Leicester youngsters might be on their way out. Nelson could be loaned to Bristol City, Braybrooke might head to Dundee FC temporarily, and Sunderland has made a £5 million offer for Cannon. Cooper has also suggested that Alves might go out on loan.
