The Premier League is set to kick off with a thrilling clash as Leicester City takes on Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, August 20. This highly anticipated match will take place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, with both teams eager to start their season on a high note.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 20
- Time: 12:30 AM IST
- Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
Broadcast Information
- Television: The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India.
- Live Streaming: Viewers can catch the live stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Tottenham will be missing midfielder Yves Bissouma due to injury.
- New signing Dominic Solanke, who joined from Bournemouth in a deal reportedly worth up to £65 million, is expected to be in the starting XI.
- There is uncertainty around Richarlison’s availability for the match.
Leicester City:
- The Foxes will be without key players Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka.
- Defender Conor Coady will be sidelined for at least the first month of the season due to a hamstring issue.
- This match will also mark the first competitive game for Steve Cooper as Leicester City’s head coach.
Predicted Line-ups
Leicester City:
- Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
- Defenders: James Austin, Wout Faes, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen
- Midfielders: Hamza Choudhury, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Abdul Fatawu
- Forwards: Stephy Mavididi, Bobby Reid
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie
- Midfielders: James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr
- Forwards: Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Heung-Min Son
As both teams prepare for this exciting opener, fans can expect a competitive and action-packed encounter. Be sure to tune in to witness the first chapter of what promises to be an exhilarating Premier League season.
