Leicester boss Ian Holloway has been boosted by the return of four players ahead of the crucial home clash against relegated Colchester.

On-loan midfielder Lee Hendrie is available again after being ineligible to face his parent club Sheffield United last week, while striker Barry Hayles completed a two-match suspension at Bramall Lane.

Fellow frontman DJ Campbell and left-sided player Jamie Clapham have recovered from their groin problems.

Patrick Kisnorbo will not begin a two-match ban after his controversial red card against the Blades was rescinded on appeal, so the Australian will resume his central defensive partnership alongside Bruno N'Gotty.

Leicester slipped into the drop zone following Barnsley's surprise 3-0 win at promotion-chasing Watford on Wednesday evening - a result which also confirmed Colchester's relegation.

League One-bound Colchester can welcome Clive Platt back into their squad for the trip.

The big striker missed last weekend's derby win over Ipswich with a back injury but is fit to travel to the Walkers Stadium.

Platt may have to make do with a place on the bench, however, after Scott Vernon made the most of a rare start with both goals against the Tractor Boys.

Teddy Sheringham is back in full training following his foot problem but is unlikely to play, although Colchester are hopeful he will feature before the end of his final season.

Kevin Watson (calf), Luke Guttridge (illness) and Kevin McLeod (neck) played for the reserves in midweek so Pat Baldwin, Mark Yeates and Aidan Davison (all shoulder) are the only long-term absentees.