Craig Shakespeare must decide whether to focus on securing Leicester's Premier League survival against Crystal Palace or allow his stars to rest before the latest chapter in their European adventure
London: Craig Shakespeare must decide whether to focus on securing Leicester's Premier League survival against Crystal Palace or allow his stars to rest before the latest chapter in their European adventure.
Shakespeare's side head to Selhurst Park on Saturday still licking their wounds after Antoine Griezmann's controversial penalty gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
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It was a bitter defeat for the English champions as the spot-kick was awarded for a Marc Albrighton tackle on Griezmann that took place outside the penalty area. Leicester have the chance to extend their incredible European run when they host Atletico on Tuesday.
With little time to recover in between the two ties, Foxes boss Shakespeare is aware two of the biggest matches in his club's history have overshadowed the Palace game, which provides a chance to effectively guarantee EPL safety.
But Leicester have moved eight points clear of the relegation zone in recent weeks and Shakespeare may well decide to risk resting players in south London today.
"In terms of recovery we've had this fixture planned for a while. We know what it's about," Shakespeare said
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