Here is everything you need to know about Leicester City’s first round Carabao Cup clash against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium
Enzo Maresca won his first game in charge of the Foxes and will be looking to make it two from two away to fellow Midlander’s Burton.
It is likely a rotated team may be used as the new Italian coach assesses his squad.
When do Leicester City play Burton Albion?
Burton Albion play host to Leicester on 9 August with kick-off at 8pm BST.
The match will be played at the Pirelli Stadium.
What TV channel is Burton Albion vs Leicester City on in the UK?
Burton Albion vs Leicester City will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football, with coverage starting at 7pm BST.
Leicester City Team News
The Foxes have a large squad full of quality, allowing Maresca the opportunity to build on a win against Coventry City or rotate the starting XI fully.
Conor Coady missed the opening day of the season and is likely to be out until September with a foot injury.
The striking options of Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka are likely to be used as Jamie Vardy started at the King Power.
There is a choice of four to play between the sticks, Mads Hermansen is the man with the shirt but chances may be spread out.
Burton Albion vs Leicester City prediction
Leicester fans will want to win as many games as possible this season so games against lower league opposition will be no different.
Burton have had a positive summer with players like Cole Stockton coming in, their squad has improved no end.
With the quality in the Foxes’ squad, there is no reason why they shouldn’t be in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Prediction: Burton Albion 1-3 Leicester City