Leicester City resume action after the international break.
The Foxes take on winless Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium as Marti Cifuentes’ men aim to raise their level.
They’ve made a promising start to the post-Jamie Vardy era, with the club legend beginning his new chapter at Cremonese towards the end of August.
To address his departure, along with other exits from the King Power Stadium, Leicester have brought in five recruits.
Each signing comes with its own set of expectations, though Julian Carranza will shoulder a unique kind of responsibility.
Julian Carranza set to spearhead Leicester City’s attack:
Carranza ended Leicester’s 106-day wait to find Vardy’s successor after sealing a loan move from Feyenoord.
The 25-year-old had slipped down the pecking order at the Eredivisie outfit but previously netted consistently at Banfield and Philadelphia Union.
Stepping into Vardy’s shoes is a daunting task for the Argentine, but what Leicester supporters must avoid is drawing direct comparisons with their iconic striker.
Not only will Carranza operate differently, but adapting to someone regularly filling that role will take time.
The clash with Oxford provides an ideal opportunity for him to open his account, though patience will be required.
What type of player can Leicester City expect from Julian Carranza?
Following his transfer deadline day switch, the Argentine offered a glimpse of what Foxes fans can expect from their latest addition.
Speaking to Leicester’s social media channels, he said:
“The fans] can, for sure, expect somebody who’s going to play 100 per cent in every single game. I’ll try to give everything for the badge, for the defence, for everyone, for this institution as well.
“I like to make runs in behind. I like to play as a no.9 but I can also play as a second striker and have a little bit more combination with players. That’s something that I spoke to the coach [about] yesterday, something that he was looking for.
“I believe nowadays, of course, you have no.9s but it’s good to have a no.9 that can also play. At the end of the day, we want to win. If I can give assists to my team-mates, that will be perfect as well.”