Defender Ritchie De Laet is out, as Leicester City go for four in a row
Defender Ritchie De Laet is likely to miss Leicester City's trip to face Huddersfield tonight.
The right-back limped off in the first half of Saturday's excellent victory at Middlesbrough with a hamstring problem, but Pearson said it may not be a serious injury.
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Defender Ritchie De Laet is likely to miss Leicester City's trip to face Huddersfield tonight
However, he added he was unlikely to risk De Laet at the John Smith's Stadium. Liam Moore is expected to deputise.
"He will probably miss out," said Pearson.
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"We will scan him to be sure but he is much better.
"Hopefully, we have caught it before it has developed into anything too serious, but he is in good spirits."
Pearson has no other injury worries as City look to build on their recent good form, but he is expecting a tough test from former City captain Simon Grayson's side.
"They are a decent side," said Pearson. "They have some experience in the ranks, especially at centre-back, two players I know well (Anthony Gerrard and Peter Clarke).
"Depending on fitness, and I know there are one or two concerns up front, they have got some good energy.
"I think they have shown as a team they are a hard-working unit and we have to make sure we impose ourselves on them.
"Their defeat on Saturday is another illustration of the competitiveness of this league.
"They have been in good form and had a good start to the season.
"It will be a tough game but they will be thinking the same about us."
Pearson said Grayson has done a "great job", not only getting the Terriers back into the Championship, but masterminding their impressive start to the campaign.
"It is no surprise to me that Simon has gone into management and is doing well," Pearson added.
"He's done well wherever he has been.
"His thoughts will be the same as mine in that we just want our teams to play well. It is not about the managers, it is about the teams. I think they will be an organised side.
"They are at home so the onus is on them but we go there with a bit of confidence after Saturday."
Comments
by foxeerod
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 10:35PM
“i will take the two nil, nice for knockaert to get a couple.with 3 home games and just 1 away in the remainder of october , it will be interesting to see where we are at the end of this month.
well done to the mighty blue foxes”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:58PM
“Now come on bring on the forum clowns norman09 and foxfan1 lets hear their bile now??”
by dougie777
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:58PM
“What a great win at Huddersfield good alround team performance
I just hope know all the idiots stop calling Pearson and Back him all the way
Well done Leicester. city onwards and upwards
Come on you Blues”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:57PM
“True Amit and if Vardy knew where the goal was he would have been wrong by being under optimistic. I think surely Waggy needs and deserves some time on the pitch. If he had had Vardys time on the field im sure hed have had 6 goals minimum by now.
As this division is obviously so tight if we lose on an automatic place thru goal difference these howlers will come back to haunt us.
2nd point i want to make is 3rd game no De laet 9 points. tell you something????”
by AmitCityFan
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:45PM
“Well, it looks like foxeerod was only one goal off... Great result!”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:21PM
“foxulike i gotta go lay down a while. Nobody ever agrees with me. Got a lousy cold im hoping i get cheered up later. My cousin wanted to go but im just feeling sorry for myself. Can hardly speak so wont be doin much shouting at the radio. Have to listen to those pair of clowns on R Leicester. Alan Young would sound miserable if they were winning by the 3-0.”
by lcfctilidie
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:13PM
“Lets face it every game this year is tough. All teams are capable at this level and can play well.
That's why its so tight and will be tight near then end of the season.
We have just got to play our game the best we can and try to be better.
We can win this game if we turn up with the right attitude.”
by FoxUlike
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 3:30PM
“I'm down with that Dobby. Huddersfield are in a play-off place and so shouldn't be under-estimated. A 3-0 win would be a minor miracle!
I'd take a point tonight.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 2:41PM
“Foxeerod Huddersfield are coming from a defeat which is always dangerous. Leicester always concede a goal. 3-0 is rash. A point would be nice 3 would be tremendous. We will soon know. I feel more confident without Richie. By his own admission he has made mistakes and is still learning.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 2:37PM
“I watched Hudersfield completly humble Blackpool a fortnight ago away from home. They are a hard working grafting team. Leicester will have to dig deep.”