Steve Beaglehole’s men endured a tough week last week after two Barclays U21 Premier League defeats in the space of five days.
In their first appearance of the season at King Power Stadium, the Development Squad gave a good account of themselves, but two goals from the visitors edged out the young Foxes with summer signings Tom Lawrence and Nick Powell both featuring.
A trip down to Norwich then ended in a 5-0 defeat, playing against members of their first team squad including former Celtic man Gary Hooper and midfielder Jonny Howson.
But ever optimistic, Beaglehole has plenty of attacking talent at his disposal with the likes of Tom Hopper, Jacob Blyth and Simonas Stankevicius all offering a forward option that will look to secure his side’s first win of the season against Chelsea at King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Chelsea are currently top of the U21 Premier League table after three consecutive victories for the London club.
The Blues have already seen off Manchester City, Norwich City and Everton in a perfect start to their title defence.
Their latest victory, a 2-0 victory away to the Toffees, saw a double from French attacking midfielder Jeremie Boga seal the win with a first clean sheet of the season for the youngsters.
With a squad that boasts strength and pace throughout the team, Chelsea will certainly be the side to beat this season.
City Development Squad captain Alie Sesay has already had a taste of professional football after a loan spell in League 1 for Colchester United late last season.
Sesay’s trademarks are his pace and tackling ability – qualities that have helped establish him in Beaglehole’s starting line-up.
And the centre-half has created a productive partnership at the heart of the back four with Kieran Kennedy.
Previously at Arsenal’s academy, he signed a professional contract with the Foxes in March 2014 alongside fellow defender Callum Elder.
Chelsea's Isaiah Brown has represented England at both Under-16 and Under-17 level, firing in four goals for his country in the European Championship qualifiers in Malta back in May.
The powerful frontman joined Chelsea last year from West Bromwich Albion where he made his first team debut in May against Wigan Athletic, becoming the second youngest player ever to have played in the Premier League at just 16 years old.
Brown scored a brace for the first team in a 5-0 pre-season win over Wycombe Wanderers playing alongside captain John Terry and regular starters Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic.
Having already played at Belvoir Drive against City’s Under-18 side last month, Brown will certainly be the one to watch at King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Last three results:
City
Norwich 5-0 City
Barclays U21 Premier League
Friday 19 September 2014
Goals: Hooper 11, Loza 24, 78, 87, McGeehan 90
City 0-2 Fulham
Barclays U21 Premier League
Monday 15 September 2014
Goals: Richards 26, Arthurworrey 54
Blaby & Whetstone 2-4 City
Westerby Cup Winners’ Cup
Monday 8 September 2014
Goals: Morrell 47, A. Preston 90; Elder 9, Scott 28, Barmby 37, McCourt 79
Chelsea
Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Barclays U21 Premier League
Sunday 14 September 2014
Goals: Boga 16, 42
Chelsea 3-1 Norwich
Barclays U21 Premier League
Sunday 24 August 2014
Goals: Boga 30, Solanke 32, King o.g. 62; Becchio 50
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City
Barclays U21 Premier League
Friday 15 August 2014
Goals: Maffeo o.g. 77, Musonda 90; Maffeo 3
Tickets:
Tickets for the Chelsea clash are priced at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions, with seating available in the West Stand only.
They can be purchased from the City Fanstore, by calling the City Sales Centre on 0344 815 5000, from LCFCDirect.com, or on the night at King Power Stadium.