In an emotional reunion, Nigel Pearson returns to his former club Leicester City as Bristol City make their first league trip to the King Power Arena in over a decade. Pearson, who played a crucial role in Leicester’s Premier League triumph, now aims to lead his new team to victory, with former Leicester players Andy King and Matty James at his disposal.
Both teams come into the game with positive midweek results. Bristol City recorded a 4-1 win against Plymouth Argyle, bringing them closer to the playoff spots, while Leicester secured a 2-0 victory over Norwich City, courtesy of goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and Kasey McAteer.
However, injuries have affected the squads of both teams. For Bristol City, Andi Weimann is expected to return after recovering from Plantar fasciitis. Tommy Conway is also making good progress in his hamstring injury and should be back in action next month. Summer signing Ross McCrorie has successfully undergone surgery for an infection and is expected to feature in the squad early next year. Rob Atkinson and Ayman Benarous are dealing with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and are on track for a gradual return.
Leicester City, on the other hand, will be without their £7.5m signing Tom Cannon, who is recovering from a stress fracture in his back and has yet to make his debut for the club. Midfielder Dennis Praet is also sidelined with a back injury and is expected to be out for 10-12 weeks.
With key players missing on both sides, the Leicester City v Bristol City clash in the EFL Championship promises to be an intriguing battle between two determined teams.
