Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed midfielder Andy King and defender Robert Huth are both doubts for the Premier League encounter with Newcastle United on Saturday.

Both players were substituted within the first 25 minutes of the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night.

Pearson confirmed that King had suffered a hamstring injury while Huth had picked up a calf problem and they both face a late fitness test ahead of the visit of the Magpies.

"King doesn't come off unless there is something wrong," said Pearson. "Huth likewise.

"They have got to be doubts (for Newcastle). Until we know the extent of the injuries it is very difficult to give an answer. It is now Wednesday and we play Saturday early kick-off."