Leicester v Swansea preview

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Leicester go in search of their first Premier League win of the season against Swansea, but will be without midfielder Nampalys Mendy.

Mendy is out after suffering an ankle injury against Arsenal last week, where a goalless draw left them with one point out of a possible six from their opening two games.

Swansea have started the season indifferently, beating Burnley on the opening day before losing at home to Hull last weekend, and the 4-0 defeat at the King Power from April will be fresh in some players’ memories.

“I remember the last game, we lost 4-0 but we began very well.” said Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin.

“But when you lose a game 4-0 you cannot talk about this. We have to be courageous, compact and focused. This is a strong team we face and it is important to play a clever game.”

Team news

Mendy limped off in the second half against Arsenal, his league debut, and replacement Andy King is set to start in his place at the King Power Stadium.

Jeff Schlupp is a doubt after a muscle injury also kept him out of the draw with the Gunners but the left-sided player looks set to stay at the champions after bids from West Brom were rejected.

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