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Claude Puel has confirmed that Wes Morgan is set to return to the squad for Friday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Sheffield United.

The Leicester City captain could be poised to make his first appearance since picking up a hamstring injury in the 3-0 win over Huddersfield on New Year’s Day.

However, Shinji Okazaki still remains side-lined for Leicester due to the minor knee injury he sustained following the 1-1 draw with Swansea over a week ago.

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Puel said: "For Okazaki, he will not be available. It is too early. Morgan will come back in the squad."

Riyad Mahrez is widely expected to feature in some capacity on Friday night, and Puel has played down any fears over the Algerian’s match fitness since returning from a two-week absence from training.

However, the Frenchman is unsure whether Mahrez will start the game.

"He has good match fitness to start but I don’t know if he will start."