Kellys Previews Sociedad Clash

Rob Kelly is looking to put the finishing touches to his starting line up tonight when the Foxes go head to head with Spanish outfit Real Sociedad in what promises to be an entertaining encounter.

And, although Kelly is 'not going to give too much away' in regards to his team selection, it is clear that he will be looking to give the players a confidence boost by allowing them the experience of playing against stronger

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opposition. This indicates that City fans are highly likely to get a first glimpse of Kellys new summer signings tonight at the Walkers Stadium.

'What I am looking at is giving players the right amount of pitch time both in this game and in the one against Hinckley tomorrow.' Kelly said.

The City manager also stressed that fitness is a key aspect of preperation ahead of the start of the Championship season.

'There will be two senior sides out just to top up on their fitness.'

Kelly knows that Sociedad will provide City with a new dimension to their pre season preparations and is looking forward to the challenge they will bring to the Walkers Stadium.

'Sociedad should be a good side and I am sure we are all looking forward to getting out there in front of our fans again back on our own pitch and, hopefully, taking our preparations a stage further.'

Meanwhile, Arsenal winger, Ryan Smith, who spent much of last season on

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loan at Leicester is set to join Derby for an undisclosed fee. The left winger has agreed terms with the Rams and is set for Derby depending on a medical.