Chelsea vs Leicester City: Preview, latest team news, confirmed line-ups, plus more

Chelsea vs Leicester City: Preview, latest team news, confirmed line-ups, plus more
Chelsea can move into the top three of the Premier League if they pick up a win over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday,LIVE on talkSPORT 2.The Blues have bounced back from a recent blip which saw them lose to both Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers.3

Eden Hazard once again showed his class against Bournemouth

An impressive 2-0 win over leaders Manchester City was followed up with a victory at Brighton and then a midweek defeat of Bournemouth secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Leicester, meanwhile, will be seeking to avoid three consecutive defeats for the first time since a run of five losses in February 2017.In the reverse fixture last season, Chelsea were held at home by Leicester in a 0-0 draw, despite the Foxes being reduced to 10 men when Ben Chilwell was sent off in the 68th minute.3

The two sides drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in January

What the managers are saying

Maurizio Sarri (Chelsea): “Ive never seen Chelsea as a contender for the title because I always say at the moment there are good teams a step ahead of us.Claude Puel (Leicester): “It will be a good challenge. We need to give our best to get a result. We need to have a collective response.“If we have the same mentality as against Man City, we can hopefully get a result.”

Team news

Alvaro Moratais back in training after suffering a knee injury in the Europa League clash with MOL Vidi but is unlikely to start, with Eden Hazard set to operate as a ‘false nine’.Andreas Christensen is out after pulling his hamstring in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth.David Luiz, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Marcos Alonso are all expected to return to the starting line-up.3

Eden Hazard struck late for Chelsea against Bournemouth

Jamie Vardy has recovered from a groin injury heading into Saturday’s game and his return has been confirmed by Claude Puel. Ben Chilwell is also expected to recover from a minor knee complaint, but Wilfred N’Didi remains a doubt.Jonny Evans is back from suspension after missing Tuesday’s penalty defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.

Confirmed line-ups

Chelsea: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Hazard, Pedro, WillianSubs: Caballero, Zappacosta, Cahill, Fabregas, Loftus-Cheek, Barkley, GiroudLeicester:Schmeichel, Morgan, Pereira, Maguire, Chilwell, Choudhury, Maddison, Albrighton, Mendy, Ndidi, VardySubs: Gray, Iborra, Ward, Iheanacho, Okazaki, Evans, Fuchs

---

Burnley striker and Republic of Ireland international Jonathan Walters has announced his retirement from football following a long-standing Achilles injury. Walters, 35, sustained the injury while
Jonathan Walters: Former Burnley and Republic of Ireland

---

Pooch proves goalkeeper's best friend in Argentina. Jordan Pickford may be dogged for a while by his howler that led to Liverpool's late winner against Everton, but he might've avoided getting hit
Good dog! Pooch proves goalkeeper's best friend in Argentina

---

England vs Netherlands live on talkSPORT: Full commentary, free stream and team news for Nations League clash 1 day ago The Three Lions continued their fine form of last summer's World Cup to reach the Nations League finals in Portugal.

---

Benitez defends his decision to prioritise Premier League over FA Cup. Rafael Benitez has vigorously defended his policy of not risking Newcastle's Premier League status by chasing FA Cup glory.
Benitez defends his decision to prioritise Premier League

---

Nicolas Otamendi is reportedly looking to leave Manchester City this summer with Wolves and West Ham among as Nicolas Otamendi considers Manchester City exit to be interested in the centre
Transfer news: Barcelona interested in signing Man City star

---

Neymar rainbow flick on Strasbourg player who fouled him three times Neymar injured his foot during PSG's French Cup match on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0, but the Brazilian limped off with an injury , having been the victim of some heavy challenges. Neymar left the pitch in tears after picking up another ankle injury .
Neymar told 'don't complain when you get kicked' - PSG

---

Chelsea transfer news: Blues eye summer moves for Bayern

---

Chelsea reportedly see a second bid of around £34m for 21-year-old defender Alessio Romagnoli rejected by AC Milan. The Blues saw a £30m offer for the Italian turned down earlier this week
Transfer news LIVE updates: Mourinho to PSG - Express.co.uk

---

Peter Crouch 'proud to be the PFA Player of the Year trophy'

---

With three flashpoints in as many days, Britain's football authorities are facing questions as to whether they are doing enough over the issue of player safety and their approach to hooliganism On Sunday, a spectator was able to run onto the pitch and swing a punch at Aston Villa player Jack
'Players aren't safe': Is British football returning to dark

---

Sarri 'didn't know anything' about Pulisic deal Maurizio Sarri says he knew nothing about Chelsea's deal to sign Christian Pulisic just a day before the transfer was announced by the club.
Christian Pulisic: Maurizio Sarri admits he "didn't know

---

Criticism of Nottingham Forest boss Martin O'Neill 'isn't right and it isn't fair' 'Managers are only as good as the players they have got'
Nigel Adkins writes his own obiturary after slur on Sheffield

---

Tottenham Hotspur have had a £52million bid rejected for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso according to reports in Spain. Lo Celso spent last season on loan at Betis and only officially became their player last month after they they triggered a £20million option in the deal. The 23-year-old
Tottenham news: 3 alternatives for Giovani Lo Celso

---