Steve Cooper will have a huge decision to make between Jamie Vardy and Odsonne Edouard on Saturday.
Leicester City face Everton at the King Power Stadium in a game that could already be described as an early relegation six-pointer.
Both teams are yet to win a game this season, but with a near-full squad available, Cooper will be eyeing up the Foxes’ first three points of the 2024/25 campaign.
One of the biggest dilemmas this weekend will be whether to continue with Vardy up front or hand Edouard his long-awaited debut.
Steve Cooper could hand Odsonne Edouard Leicester City debut against Everton
Vardy has been one of the brighter points of Leicester’s difficult start to the season.
In the four Premier League games, the 37-year-old has two goals to his name but has largely been used due to the lack of other striking options available.
With Patson Daka out injured, Tom Cannon sent out on loan, and Kelechi Iheanacho departing for Sevilla, it wasn’t until deadline day that Edouard arrived.
The Frenchman missed the defeat against Aston Villa and draw to Crystal Palace due to registration rules, but Cooper is glad to have options available.
“It’s felt like he’s been with us for a while now, the Foxes boss said.
“It’s allowed him to develop his relationships with teammates and understand how we want to play. He adds good experience to the top of the pitch.
“He plays as a number nine but can play in slightly different positions. We want options and Odsonne is another example of that.”
Steve Cooper compares Vardy and Edouard styles
Both Vardy and Edouard have invaluable top-flight experience but given the way Cooper has lined up in the first four Premier League games, only one will get the nod against Everton.
Edouard and Vardy are both capable of finding the back of the net, but Cooper revealed that the two provide different styles for him to choose from.
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Cooper explained: “Jamie has been well-known for playing on the shoulder, runs in behind, and that’s what given him the career we’ve all seen. Odsonne can offer that as well. But he can play in a couple of positions. And you just need more than one option.
“He has big-game experience from his time at Celtic as well. The more attacking options you can have, for changes, the better. It’s not just about the starting team, it’s about having a variety.
“You saw with Vards and Pato picking up injuries, we were undermanned there. We needed bodies. The quality we have, it bodes well.”