Leicester predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace - Premier League

Leicester will take on Crystal Palace
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Leicester will hope to get things back on track when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace.

With just two wins from their last eight games - against bottom side Norwich and the Championship's Millwall - Leicester really need a positive result here to inject some positivity into the King Power Stadium after what has been a bitterly disappointing start to the season.

Fortunately, there are no fresh injury concerns for Brendan Rodgers to worry about, so here's how he could set up.


1. Goalkeeper & defenders

Kasper Schmeichel
Schmeichel is an obvious starter / PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images

Kasper Schmeichel (GK) - His kicking has been a little suspect in recent weeks but Schmeichel's ability with his hands has never been in doubt.

Timothy Castagne (RB) - A return to a back four should be on the cards after the three-man horror show in midweek, so Castagne could line up as a traditional right-back.

Jonny Evans (CB) - Evans missed the Legia Warsaw defeat through illness but it is hoped that he can return in time for this one.

Caglar Soyuncu (CB) - Both Soyuncu and Jannik Vestergaard have struggled this season, but it's the former who has looked strongest with Evans by his side.

Ryan Bertrand (LB) - Luke Thomas didn't boost his chances of starting when given the chance in Poland so this spot still belongs to Ryan Bertrand.

2. Midfielders

James Maddison
Maddison deserves a start / Robin Jones/Getty Images

Wilfred Ndidi (DM) - Suspended for the Legia game, Ndidi will take his rightful place at the base of Leicester's midfield.

Youri Tielemans (DM) - You could tell that Tielemans was missing Ndidi last time out. The pair work far better together.

Ademola Lookman (RM) - Lookman has provided a good spark off the bench and deserves another start.

James Maddison (AM) - Managed just over 20 minutes against Legia but was comfortably the team's best player during the game. A start here is necessary.

Harvey Barnes (LM) - Needs to rediscover his shooting form but is still one of Leicester's most dangerous attackers.

3. Forwards

Jamie Vardy
Vardy has been scoring goals / PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images

Jamie Vardy (ST) - Vardy has fought off competition from Kelechi Iheanacho and is among the goals again.