The Premier League top scorer with 17 goals was not in action against West Ham following the birth of his daughter and picked up a calf injury upon his return to the club.

Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend believes Brendan Rodgers' side will struggle without their talismanic striker despite Iheanacho showing good form in recent matches.

In his pre-match analysis of the encounter, BT Sport pundit Townsend said : "It's good news for them of late, he (Iheanacho) scored a couple of very important goals for his team recently.

"They are never quite the same, Leicester, when Vardy doesn't play. There is a significant chunk missing when he's not there. That's not an easy game.

"That's a different Newcastle now from when Steve Bruce first went there. It's a tough game for Leicester City."

Iheanacho has netted 5 goals in 6 matches this term, and has two assists to his name.

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