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Amie Wilson

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers confirms huge boost ahead of Chelsea clash

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that he has a fully fit squad to select from ahead of his team's visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Leicester travel down to London looking to build on the point they picked up for the goalless draw in their opening game against Wolves last week, while Chelsea will be looking to get their first win under head coach Frank Lampard under their belt.

The Foxes have made no secret of the fact that they are looking to challenge to break into the top six this season, with many from the outside praising the players that manager Rodgers has at his disposal.

The Northern Irishman has confirmed in his pre-match press conference that his squad have a clean bill of health for Sunday's game.

“We’ve got no injury worries," he said, as reported by LeicestershireLive .

"Everyone is fit and has been training very well."

Press conference with Frank Lampard after Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool in Super Cup

The only concern in terms of fitness for Leicester was Croatian defender Filip Benkovic, who spent last season playing under Rodgers at Celtic. The 22-year-old has had a few injury niggles, including an ankle problem picked up while representing his country at the U21 European Championships.

But the defender, who could pay an important role this year due to Harry Maguire's exit, seems to have shaken off that issue, with only match fitness now a potential problem.

Deadline day arrival Dennis Praet was an unused substitute in the opening game against Wolves, and the midfielder could make his Leicester debut against Chelsea on Sunday.

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