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PREVIEW: Huddersfield vs Leicester


Relegated Huddersfield Town welcome Leicester City to the Kirklees Stadium on Saturday, with the Terriers now just playing for pride.


The Terriers' inevitable relegation was confirmed last weekend, as they lost out to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.


Leicester could move as high as seventh with a win, if they can beat Huddersfield by two or more goal in Yorkshire.


When these teams clashed earlier this season, the Foxes came from behind at the King Power to beat a helpless Huddersfield 3-1.


Image via Leicester Mercury

 

TEAM NEWS


Huddersfield trio Terence Kongolo, Philip Billing and Matty Daly are all doubtful due to a combination of injury and illness.


Jason Puncheon is available to play, having been ineligible against Crystal Palace last weekend. Laurent Depoitre and Isaac Mbenza are both back in training.


Leicester, though, have no fresh injury concerns, with defender Harry Maguire returning after a ban.

 

THE MANAGERS


Huddersfield manager Jan Siewert has hailed the importance for his team to enjoy their last few games in the Premier League.


The Terriers may have had a terrible season in the top-flight, but a string of strong performances could have an impact on their start next season in the Championship.


"It's about enjoying playing in the Premier League because you never know when you will come back in the Premier League," Siewert said.


"It's more about when can you play Leicester the next time? When can these players play Liverpool? When can they play Watford?

"The challenge for the players is to go into each game with the disappointment but knowing there is still something to achieve."


Image via Sky Sports

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has called for his team not to get complacent against an already-relegated side.


"You can't go into a Premier League game, if you are any team, and be less than 100%," Rodgers explained.


"The results have been difficult for them, they have had a change of manager as well. They have very good players, great qualities and we are very aware of that."
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