Brendan Rodgers confirms further injury issues for Leicester
Brendan Rodgers confirmed even more injury problems for Leicester City. Jamie Vardy, Dennis Praet, Jonny Evans and James Maddison are the players concerned.
Aston Villa are Leicester City’s upcoming Premier League opponents. A Villa with confidence freshly restored are expected at King Power Stadium. Following some improved results in 2020/21, the Villans astonishingly thrashed champions Liverpool 7-2 at home. Nevertheless, the Foxes should also be self-assured, as they are a group developing into a dangerous side, with a superb manager in Brendan Rodgers.
However, without their most exceptional and binding personnel, the Northern Irishman’s team obviously won’t be at full strength. Yet when crucial players were missing against Manchester City at the Etihad, Rodgers was able to devise and execute a brilliant and deceivingly attacking master plan.
Even more injury issues for Leicester City
Unfortunately the boss confirmed many current injuries for Leicester, whilst giving a briefing at the pre-match press conference. Ultimately Jamie Vardy, Dennis Praet, Jonny Evans and James Maddison are doubtful for the Midlands derby. Although, the foursome will all be assessed prior to the Dean Smith’s outfit’s arrival.
This scenario has given an earlier than expected debut opportunity to highly-rated new centre-back signing Wesley Fofana. Rodgers stated that he has ‘no qualms’ about trusting his new defensive man. Notably, the gaffer did say “if” he has to field the Frenchman.
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In other Leicester topics, the Championship transfer window’s deadline is approaching swiftly. The Foxes fancy two signings from the English second division: wingman David Brooks of Bournemouth, as well as Swansea defender Joe Rodon. There may also be departures from Filbert Way: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Benkovic, Luke Thomas and Matty James are among the most frequently mentioned names.