The Blue Army take a break from league action, focussing their attention on the second round of the Capital One Cup when they host League Two side Burton Albion on Tuesday evening.
Both teams are familiar with each other having recently played a pre-season friendly at Burton's Pirelli Stadium just 27 days ago, with the Foxes winning 3-1 thanks to goals from Jeffrey Schlupp, Lloyd Dyer and Neil Danns.
That game was marred by an injury to defender Sean St Ledger, but the Irish international is set to return to the squad, along with fellow defender Zak Whitbread. One of them could come in for Liam Moore, who picked up a knock at the weekend. Richie Wellens and Marko Futacs are both out.
Manager Nigel Pearson could choose to freshen up the side after the 2-1 defeat at Blackburn on Saturday. The likes of Schlupp, Martyn Waghorn and Neil Danns could start after being used limitedly so far this season.
Burton, managed by former Foxes defender Gary Rowett, have no new injury worries. Striker Calvin Zola returned from injury in the 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood at the weekend and could start. Ex Foxes Billy Kee and Adi Yussuff are also likely to feature.
The Brewers knocked out Sheffield United in a penalty shootout in the last round, while City beat Torquay United 4-0.
Match odds: Leicester (1/3) Draw (4/1) Burton Albion (8/1)
Leicester to win 4-0 (12/1) Burton Albion to win 2-1 (22/1)
Jeffrey Schlupp to score first (5/1) Billy Kee to score at anytime (11/4)
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