Three players who could be the difference for Leicester City vs Everton

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Leicester City are in action again this weekend as they take on bottom-of-the-table Everton.

It’s been a tough start for the Foxes on their return to the Premier League however the game on Saturday presents a perfect opportunity for Steve Cooper and co to get their first win of the season.

Their opponents Everton are yet to register a single point this current campaign and for the first time this season, Leicester will be considered favourites.

But, if they are to get the win this weekend, three players could be crucial to any success.

Odsonne Edouard in line to make Leicester City debut

After weeks of waiting, Odsonne Edouard is finally available for Leicester.

Edouard joined too late on transfer deadline day meaning he couldn’t be registered for the Aston Villa defeat. He then couldn’t play against his parent club Crystal Palace last week due to his loan agreement.

It will be the first time Cooper has more than one striker available for a game this season after having to contend with a long-term injury to Patson Daka and also choosing to loan Tom Cannon out to Stoke City.

The Frenchman will almost certainly start on the bench behind Jamie Vardy but should the 37-year-old fail to make an impact or Cooper wants an extra body on top, Edouard will be ready and waiting to spring into life.

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Facundo Buonanotte set to return to Leicester City starting XI

One of the standout players of the season so far, Facundo Buonanotte’s absence was felt in the draw against Crystal Palace.

Buonanotte was an unused substitute in south London and Cooper revealed in his post-match conference that the 19-year-old wasn’t fit enough to start after a scan earlier in the week but did say he would be back in contention to start on Saturday.

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The Argentine youngster scored his first goal for the club before the international break and with Saturday’s opponents looking vulnerable at the back, Leicester will look to take control and be on the front foot, which is something Buonanotte can play a huge role in.

Oliver Skipp’s calmness in the middle could be key for Leicester City

There were plenty of raised eyebrows at the fee Leicester paid to sign Oliver Skipp but week-by-week that fee seems to be justified.

Skipp received plenty of praise for his performance last weekend and is already beginning to form a partnership with Harry Winks.

Naturally more defensively-minded, the 24-year-old will do the dirty work but brings an element of calmness to his play.

Whether that be a neat pass, taking an extra touch, recycling possession, or even scanning for future mistakes, his composure is exactly what the Foxes will need in a high-pressure fixture this weekend.