Leicester City vs. Copenhagen: Team News, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

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Leicester City can win a third match in a row in this season’s UEFA Champions League, if they beat FC Copenhagen at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday. The Foxes have already defeated Club Brugge and FC Porto to lead Group G.

City’s defence has yet to be breached, but manager Claudio Ranieri will need to strike the right balance up front to continue the perfect start.

Before a preview, here are the schedule and viewing details:

          

Date: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 7:45 p.m / 2:45 p.m. (ET)

TV: BT Sport 3 / ESPN2.

Live Stream: BT Sport website (UK). Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.). ESPN Player (U.S.).

            

Preview

Ranieri appears to be putting being competitive in Europe’s elite club competition ahead of a credible Premier League title defence. He’s been resting key players, leaving more than one influential figure on the bench for Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Chelsea, per Matt Gatward of The Independent.

The figures in question were ultra-creative winger Riyad Mahrez and towering striker Islam Slimani. When asked about his decision to leave the pair on the bench, Ranieri appeared to confirm his focus is Europe, per James Sharpe of the Leicester Mercury:

Ranieri says Mahrez and Slimani rested ahead of Champions League.“Premier League is a year. Champions League …

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