Kante Out, Kovacic Is Back: Team News And Probable Lineups For Leicester Clash

Thomas Tuchel will be absent from the sideline as Chelsea take on Leicester City tomorrow. The Blues will be hoping to get back to winning ways after dropping points in their last two matches.

Let's take a look at the team news and predicted starting XI for both sides.

Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel is not allowed to be on the sidelines for the game as he is banned after an altercation with Antonio Conte and his comments on referee Anthony Taylor in the fiery 2-2 draw against Spurs.

N'Golo Kante is expected to be out for at least four weeks. Mateo Kovacic is back but Tuchel added that he's only ready to play for about 20 minutes. Kalidou Koulibaly will be suspended after collecting a red card against Leeds.

Leicester City

Wesley Fofana has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea and will not be in the squad for the game as he's training with the U23s.

Brendan Rodgers will make a late call about the availability of Your Tielemans who is also likely to leave before the transfer window deadline. James Maddison is likely out for this game after a small knock.

Probable lineups

The player ratings and predicted team sheets are taken from WhoScored.com.

Source: Tribuna.com