One of the first Premier League games to suffer from COVID-19 is scheduled for Wednesday, with Tottenham traveling to the East Midlands to face Leicester. The game was initially scheduled for December 16, but was delayed by a late surge of positive tests with the Foxes.
Since then, both clubs have trailed behind the eight ball in terms of games and this week’s game will see the two reach the midway point of the campaign. Spurs remain firm in the race to finish in the top four, while Leicester hope to advance to the European places with a win at King Power. Here’s how you can watch the game and what you need to know:
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Meeting: Wednesday, January 19 | Hour: 14:30 ET
Location: King Power Stadium – Leicester, Reino Unido
TV: Red de EE. UU. | Live broadcast: fuboTV (free trial)
Odd: Leicester +200; Tie +230; Tottenham +138 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Latest odds: Leicester City +0.5
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Leicester: Having gone 11 days without a match, the injury crisis that has dogged Leicester for much of this season is beginning to ease somewhat, even if the likes of Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans and Wesley Fofana are still destined to be out for some time. weather. . . . However, before the postponed game against Burnley, Brendan Rodgers confirmed that a number of the team’s players were back, including Caglar Soyuncu and Patson Daka.
Notably, James Justin may also make his first senior appearance in 11 months following a serious knee injury. The versatile winger had been talked about as a potential England international this time around for a year and Rodgers was eagerly awaiting his return. “He worked very hard,” he said. “It is a pleasure working with him. He’s a great guy, he sets a standard for training.
“I am very happy for him because it has been a long road for him. I hope that in this second part of the season he can return to his level. It will be great to have him back.”
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Tottenham: There was a strong sense of frustration surrounding Spurs after their first four six points against Arsenal were delayed at the behest of their opponent. It was a match that could have seen Antonio Conte’s side establish themselves as favorites for a place in the Champions League, but this midweek game will at least allow them to gain ground on the Gunners and West Ham, with another encounter with the Chelsea on the horizon on Sunday. the situation could look much less rosy later in the month.
Prediction
Leicester showed signs of improvement before the long break and could thwart Spurs’ quest for three points. TO CHOOSE: Leicester 2 Spurs 2
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