The Foxes have persevered through a blended season, not helped by wounds to central members.

However, their structure has improved as of late with three dominates from three matches.

"We need to complete as high as possible in the Premier League and go to the extent that we can in this opposition," said Leicester director Rodgers.

"We're beginning to see that strength in the group and that fellowship."

One of those key injury unlucky deficiencies has been Jamie Vardy.

The previous England striker made his initial beginning of 2022 in the 1-0 win against Leeds at the end of the week, having been sidelined for over two months with a hamstring issue, however is currently confronting a long time out with a knee issue.

Leicester had would have liked to have protector Wesley Fofana back not long after a long explain with a cracked fibula however the Frenchman tried positive for Covid-19 this week.

"It's been our season, right the way through with wounds and appalling conditions," Rodgers added.

"So he won't have the option to include tomorrow, yet we're expecting the end of the week now."

Rennes, fourth in Ligue 1, have won four of their beyond five games and represent a danger in assault with 19-objective forward Gaetan Laborde.

"They have the striker up top who score objectives, they likewise have the winger [Martin Terrier] who scores objectives," said Rodgers.

"They have commitments from everywhere the field it's a game where you realize you'll need to guard well in."

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