Middlesbrough defender Antonio Barragan is available after serving a one-match suspension in Saturday's defeat at Manchester United.
Boro boss Aitor Karanka will consider making changes after 90 intense minutes at Old Trafford, with Gaston Ramirez likely to be recalled.
Leicester forward Jamie Vardy remains out as he completes a three-match ban.
Islam Slimani and Riyad Mahrez are available for the last time before the Africa Cup of Nations.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Guy Mowbray: "I can't think of Boro v Leicester without being transported back to 1997, and the Foxes' League Cup final win thanks to Steve Claridge's replay winner.