Fantasy Premier League managers were left shocked after the Gameweek 23 deadline as it was confirmed Wolves defender Matt Doherty (£5.2m) was on the bench for the lunch-time kick-off.
In his place at right wing-back for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is Jonny (£4.3m) whose move across from the left has allowed Ruben Vinagre (£4.3m) to get a start.
The reasons behind Doherty’s benching are not currently confirmed although local media have suggested that he may have missed out on a placing in the first XI because his wife gave birth this week. We will likely hear more from Nuno at full-time.
This is most likely the reason for Doherty being benched. One to check with Nuno afterwards https://t.co/sywum4efd5
— Tim Spiers (@tim_spiers_Star) January 19, 2019
Meanwhile, Leander Dendoncker (£4.3m) comes in for the suspended Willy Boly (£4.6m) in the back-three while Romain Saïss (£4.2m) sits alongside Ruben Neves (£4.9m) in central midfield.
Raúl Jiménez (£6.4m) and Diogo Jota (£5.9m) lead the line with Joao Moutinho (£5.1m) sitting behind as the number 10.
The headline news for Leicester is that Harvey Barnes (£5.5m) gets his first start since being recalled from a loan with West Bromwich Albion. He occupies the left attacking midfield spot, with Demarai Gray (£5.4m) at number 10 and Ricardo Pereira (£5.3m) on the right.
James Maddison (£6.7m) is the man to drop out to allow Barnes into the side.
Wolves XI: Rui Patrício; Bennett, Coady, Dendoncker; Jonny, Saïss, Rúben Neves, Rúben Vinagre; João Moutinho; Jiménez, Diogo Jota.
Leicester XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell; Mendy, Ndidi; Ricardo Pereira, Gray, Barnes; Vardy.
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5 years, 5 months agoVinagre completed 90 mins in 3 of his 4 starts his year... Doherty might stay on the bench yet