Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
26
Average Age
26.2
184.9
Average Height (cm)
183.4
(1)
1
Shots pg
1.1
(1)
(51%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
(54%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.8)
(1.1)
1.1
Tackles pg
1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Middlesbrough
Leicester
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley McGree | Out | 6.65 | |
| Marcus Forss | Out | 6.57 | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | 6.77 | |
| Tommy Smith | Out | 6.47 | |
| Lewis O'Brien | Out | 6.63 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Praet | Out | 6.47 | |
| Thomas Cannon | Out | 6.35 | |
| Wilfred Ndidi | Out | 6.82 | |
| Yunus Akgün | Out | 6.44 | |
| Callum Doyle | Out | 6.81 |
Team News
Middlesbrough
Leicester
- Michael Carrick will likely keep faith in the starting XI that faced Plymouth last weekend.
- Tommy Smith and Marcus Forss are among five confirmed absentees for Middlesbrough heading into this clash.
- There will be no panic in the away camp with only one change expected. Kelechi Iheanacho will replace Jamie Vardy up top on Saturday afternoon.
- Enzo Maresca will be without five first-team players for the trip to the Riverside.
