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Zorya Luhansk v Leicester: Ricardo Pereira to play after nine months out

Left-back Ricardo Pereira is set to make his first appearance in nine months when Leicester line up against Zorya Luhansk on Thursday.

The Portuguese returns for this Europa League Group G match after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and defender Caglar Soyuncu are also set to start after overcoming their injuries.

"It's a chance to field players making their comebacks, but also some young players," manager Brendan Rodgers said.

Leicester booked their place in the last 32 with a 3-3 draw at Braga last week.

With only top spot left to play for, Rodgers has selected six under-23 players in the squad, including 16-year-old defender Ben Nelson.