Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is close to a return after a hand injury, although he is unlikely to play against his former club on Saturday.
Nampalys Mendy only returned from injury in midweek and will not start, while Danny Drinkwater is still banned.
Manchester City trio Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi are all serving suspensions.
Raheem Sterling is expected to be involved after missing the last two matches with a knee injury.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Jonathan Pearce: "Advent. A time of expectant waiting and preparation.
"Leicester fans have been waiting for the successful Champions League autumn campaign to end and, according to so many, the league results to improve after one win in nine free-falling games.