Former Foxes boss Martin O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Italian
Wijnaldum also warned his Liverpool teammates not to be complacent against Leicester.
Leicester are currently one point above the relegation zone.
Lovren has recovered from a knee injury but Sturridge is unavailable after illness.
Just 298 days after Leicester City's improbable Premier League win their greatest manager is sacked.
The Premier League-winning boss left the club on Thursday.
The 56-year-old is dismissed with the Foxes just one point above the relegation zone.
Claudio Ranieri's relegation-threatened Foxes spring a surprise in the first leg.
Leicester defeated Liverpool when the Reds visited the King Power Stadium last season.
Gray has been a bright spark in an otherwise woeful season for Leicester.
Antonio Conte wanted the Spaniard as back-up to Diego Costa.
Vardy was linked with a move to The Emirates Stadium in the summer.
Mourinho switched United's formation from 4-4-2 to 4-5-1 in the first half at the King Power Stadium.
The champions remain in relegation trouble as Jose Mourinho's side go within two points of the top four.
Leicester City host Manchester United in the Premier League clash on Sunday.
Claudio Ranieri believes wantaway striker Ulloa will play for the club again despite recent strike threat.
Only one English club have ever dropped down a division a year after their title success.
Former Brighton & Hove Albion striker submitted official transfer request on Thursday.
Red Devils generated a record £515m in revenue in the 2015/16 season.
The Foxes already turned down a first offer from the La Liga side last month.
Contract talks between the defender and City have apparently stalled.
20-year-old starlet has played in the last two Chelsea wins.