In this all-Championship match, Leicester are without Sol Bamba and John Pantsil, both of whom are away at the African Cup of Nations.
Jeff Schlupp is also a doubt while the transfer of Billy Sharp collapsed over the weekend. Nottingham Forest may deploy midfielder Guy Moussi at centre-back, in place of the suspended Luke Chambers. Wes Morgan is a doubt (ankle ligaments) while Ishmael Miller, Chris Cohen and Brendan Moloney remain out of action.
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