Key Leicester City player likely to miss Sheffield United clash
Brendan Rodgers has conducted his usual Leicester City pre-match press conference, as the Foxes take on Sheffield United next. However, one important player is likely out of the match through injury.
Having all your star players available is one element all managers around the world want most of all. Injuries and suspensions can easily derail even supreme team’s momentum. Leicester City may be without one of their best defenders – if not one of their most talented players overall – on Saturday versus Sheffield United.
Ben Chilwell missed the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, due to an apparent hip injury. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers was hopeful of Chilwell’s return for the trip to Bramall Lane this weekend. Unfortunately the situation has changed, as Rodgers updated us of left-back’s progress at the usual pre-match press conference on Thursday.
According to Rodgers, Chilwell had an injection. Chances of the England man being fielded are unclear but he is expected to miss out completely. Although he should be back for the Bournemouth contest at King Power Stadium next Saturday, on 31 August.
"“Ben [Chilwell] had an injection last week. He will join in the training, we will see how he is for the weekend, but (he is) more than likely to be available next week for Leicester.”– Brendan RodgersVia: Leicester Mercury"
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Christian Fuchs was selected to replace his English counterpart against the Pensioners. Fuchs is a committed, experienced and proficient defender. Yet he is of an age where he will struggle to perform exceptionally for 90 minutes. Along with definitely not being able to keep up with fast Premier League wingers.
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The Austrian did, however, manage one of his most impressive tackles in a Leicester City shirt – saving a certain goal from former Fox N’golo Kante.
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James Justin – summer signing from Luton Town – can play either full-back positions. He was rapid down the sideline in pre-season, to the delight of the Blue Army. They, of course, are excited by the prospect of him bombing down the right-side in support. But the Northern Irishman at the helm will probably choose the tried and tested, once premiership champion to start.