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Jamie Vardy has been ruled out of Leicester City’s clash against Newcastle with a tight calf.

The City striker suffered the problem in training this week and has had a scan on the issue, which, while not serious, could also keep him out of the FA Cup clash with Wigan on Saturday.

Vardy was rested for last Saturday’s game against West Ham, and spent time with his family following the birth of his daughter, but he was scheduled to return for the clash at St James’ Park.

In his absence, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ayoze Perez keep their places and lead the line together, with Brendan Rodgers opting for a 5-3-2 formation.

Elsewhere, midfielder Dennis Praet is out again with illness, having also missed City 's victory over the Hammers at the London Stadium.

Newcastle : Dubravka, Schar, Fernandez, Lejeune, Manquillo Hayden, Shelvey, Almiron, Willems, Joelinton, Muto.

Subs : Carroll, Gayle, Krafth, Yedlin, Darlow, Atsu, Sean Longstaff.

Leicester : Schmeichel, Ricardo Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu Chilwell, Ndidi, Perez, Tielemans, Maddison, Fuchs, Iheanacho.

Subs : Justin, Morgan, Gray, Albrighton, Ward, Barnes, Choudhury.

Referee : Martin Atkinson (W Yorkshire)