Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says Esteban Cambiasso is ready to start against Manchester United.
Cambiasso made his debut as a half-time substitute at Stoke City last week and played an influential role as City claimed their first victory of the season.
"Yes, there is a possibility Esteban could start, but he signed in a period of time where he has not had a lot of exposure of playing with the team," Pearson told the Leicester Mercury.
"Forty five minutes was the right introduction and there is no doubting he had a very positive influence.
"I know the players were excited by his arrival and he has had a very positive affect on the group.
"Esteban has come into the squad and he has a lot of humility about him.
"With the career he has had, it is good for us that he still has that desire and thirst to play. He is a good example.
"Last week he showed what he is capable of in terms of being able to affect a game. Altogether that is good for us.
"His presence around the players is important anyway. There is always a balance to be struck between know-how and legs, being able to manage the game on a physical level. We know how athletic the game is these days.
"But I brought him in to be a competitive member of the squad and I fully expect that to be the case."
