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Bruna Reis

Predicted Leicester City XI vs Nottingham Forest as Brendan Rodgers handed boost

Leicester City will continue their FA Cup title defence against Nottingham Forest this afternoon (4pm).

Steve Cooper will be keen to see his side bounce back from their poor display against Cardiff City last time out with a more positive one at the City Ground.

The two sides have not faced each other since a 2-2 draw in February 2014 and although the Foxes have a league trip to Liverpool on Thursday to think about, Brendan Rodgers is expect to field a strong side.

The Foxes began their defence of their FA Cup title last month following a comfortable 4-1 win over Watford at the King Power Stadium.

Ahead of the match, Rodgers was given a boost with Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho returning to the squad after representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.

But the question for the Leicester boss is who will start up front as he may want to opt for Iheanacho over Patson Daka.

With Jamie Vardy a confirmed absence due to injury, Daka may retain his place if Rodgers fields a strong side.

The Zambian striker scored his ninth goal of the season in the 1-1 draw against Brighton, last time out.

Predicted Leicester XI to face Forest: Schmeichel, Justin, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Tielemans, Ndidi, Lookman, Maddison, Barnes, Daka.

Predicted Forest XI to face Leicester: Samba; Mbe Soh, McKenna, Panzo; Spence, Yates, Garner, Lowe; Johnson, Davis, Zinckernagel.

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