The Blues suffered their first defeat this season after 3-0 loss to Leeds United.
Ahead of the Foxes clash, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says N'Golo Kante will be unable.
The 31-year-old France midfielder picked up the injury in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham. He will miss four weeks with a hamstring injury.
"He gives something to our team that no other player in the world can give to any other team," Tuchel said in his press conference this afternoon.
"If your key player is out, it's a situation you don't like but have to deal with. It has huge influence.
Although, the Blues have been boosted with the return of Mateo Kovacic, who is back in training after recovery from knee injury.
The 28-year-old Croatia international is yet to make an appearance this season. He returned to Cobham training center this week, as he could start in Chelsea's midfield for Saturday's game against Leicester.
Tuchel added: "It's difficult to replace him, he's very unique. We were full of hope after pre-season because we built his pre-season very individual."
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