TEAM NEWS: Leicester drop Vardy who is replaced by Okazaki

Liam Hanna 8 years ago 1.3k
Jamie Vardy in action for Leicester against Crystal Palace last season. AFP

Leicester City have dropped last season's top goalscorer Jamie Vardy for this afternoon's clash with Crystal Palace. See the full line-ups here.

Ranieri appears to have reverted back to the 'Tinkerman' with Leicester's Champions League exploits. There is no place for Jamie Vardy in the starting XI who is replaced by Shinji Okazaki and Marc Albrighton also has to settle for a place on the bench. Ahmed Musa comes in for the winger.

Leicester: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan (c), Huth, Fuchs, Mahrez, Drinkwater, King, Musa, Okazaki, Slimani.

Subs: Vardy, Albrighton, Amartey, Schlupp, Zieler, Gray, Ulloa.

Meanwhile, Jason Puncheon misses out for Crystal Palace and is replaced by Yohan Cabaye.

Crystal Palace: Mandanda, Ward, Tomkins, Delaney, Kelly, Cabaye, McArthur, Ledley, Townsend, Zaha, Benteke.

Subs: Hennessey, Fryers, Flamini, Lee, Sako, Wickham, Campbell.

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