Injured duo set to return for Leicester City
Leicester City have been boosted by the return from injury of their full-backs Paul Konchesky and Ritchie De Laet.
But City will be without French winger Anthony Knockaert for the live TV tea-time clash with Derby at Pride Park today (5.20).
Knockaert will be absent because of a family bereavement. No further details were released on what is considered a personal matter.
Konchesky has missed the last two games because of a hamstring problem, while De Laet sat out Tuesday's draw at Cardiff City after receiving a heavy tackle in last Saturday's home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
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However, in their absence, Jeff Schlupp and Sean St Ledger performed excellently and manager Nigel Pearson admits they have given him food for thought.
"Ritchie and Paul Konchesky are both training so they will be available," he confirmed.
"So we have got players coming back, and Matty James is out on the training field again, but we will make sure it is at the right level until he is available for selection. We have a few bumps and bruises, but that's all.
"I got asked last week about defensive cover but I never had any qualms about whether the players we have in the squad can go and do a good job.
"We defended very well as a team at Cardiff, but, unfortunately, conceded a late goal which put a different reflection on the game. We played well and we were unlucky not to have won the game."
Pearson is expecting a fierce encounter today between two sides who have struggled for victories lately.
City have won just one of their last eight league games, but that is one victory more than the Rams have achieved in the same period.
"We have not won enough games of late and we have to ensure that between now and the end of the season we win enough games to apply pressure on the teams above us," said Pearson. "That is really the bottom line for us.
"It will be a fierce encounter. They are playing well and at a good tempo. They are a much-improved side.
"We go into the game with a strong squad and players I am sure they will be concerned about. It will be an interesting contest.
"Derbies are always important games for the fans and certainly the players have an understanding of the importance. It will add a little bit of added spice to the fixture.
"But it is our next opportunity to win the game and we have to make sure our performance is spot on."
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by Alanprichard
Sunday, March 17 2013, 9:23PM
“Fellow supporters, I really cannot wait for this season to be over.”
by ZooLander
Sunday, March 17 2013, 4:44PM
“by squirril33
Saturday, March 16 2013, 11:50PM
.
"Foxy lady they spoiled my day too. Im really fed up."
Why?”
by Rachel_Leics
Sunday, March 17 2013, 3:10PM
“How rubbish we can forget it now :( x”
by Luffblue
Sunday, March 17 2013, 11:57AM
“Mike they are & were the real fox's. let us play and were as good as any other,but do what every team since Huddersfield has done, close us down stop the midfield and were done, game over!!
That's why NP has to go same old thing. No plan B. no options on the bench, his team his tactics his in capability to change. Before I hear any chirps about whats the point of changing now, well check out the florists, same bunch of muppets that couldn't win for toffee. But now with new quality leadership. Surely that says it all. Sorry all you NP lovers but come on you must agree with some of what I'm saying”
by squirril33
Saturday, March 16 2013, 11:50PM
“Foxy lady they spoiled my day too. Im really fed up.”
by lcfcmikecrisp
Saturday, March 16 2013, 11:16PM
“True Foxylady im dreading the Forest game, true to say they have been playing silky stuff but if the real Foxes turn up then we could match a big team like say Newcastle or Everton.”
by foxylady82
Saturday, March 16 2013, 9:05PM
“we'll lose to Forest on the last day. it wouldn't surprise me if it was for automatic promotion too. got to give them a lot of credit. a much better team than Derby so I expect a right bashing x”
by derkaiser
Saturday, March 16 2013, 8:32PM
“outfoxedya2?
outfoxedya2??
outfoxedya2???
Hello-oo??? Hello-oooooooooo???
Come on out, we know you're in there...”
by AxlPose
Saturday, March 16 2013, 8:27PM
“Mikecrisp,
Looks like you're in the minority.
And by the time you come to our place it'll all be over.
£30m down the swanny.”
by lcfcmikecrisp
Saturday, March 16 2013, 8:12PM
“Dont shout to much red dogs weve still got to come to your place yet.
In Pearson we trust.”