Leicester v Crystal Palace: Fofana, Ricardo fitness update

Prior to clashing with London club Crystal Palace, Foxes of Leicester assesses the injury problems sustained and overcome at Leicester City.

Two consecutive wins – one of which guaranteed the Foxes an FA Cup final – following two successive losses, is the turnaround in form the Blue Army desired. Now the so-called business end of the season begins.

Losing against a comfortably third gear Manchester City in underwhelming fashion at King Power Stadium was disappointing. While the defeat away to West Ham United was a disgrace from the perspective of criticising Ayoze Perez and James Maddison; yet that incident is definitely best forgotten! Hid under the bed. Sweet under the carpet. Lost in history and hopefully covered by cup glory.

Brendan Rodgers’ excellent job on Filbert Way continues, despite tactical setbacks or previously mentioned digressions. Rodgers has even navigated the unpredictable and challenging coronavirus pandemic and a plethora of sidelined players masterfully.

Managing one of the worst hit squads in the Premier League has been a challenge the gaffer passed with flying colours. During which, some peripheral players emerged as stars; Kelechi Iheanacho, for example, is becoming a household name in world football as his scoring since February matches such incredible strikers as Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.

Brendan Rodgers provides Leicester City fitness update

LCFC will be confident of attaining all three points versus the Eagles, but as I always say about English top-flight contests – ‘it won’t be easy!’ Palace have danger men – Wilfried Zaha in particular. And Leicester may not have Ricardo Pereira starting to comeback the winger:

"“I’ve got to manage Ricardo,” he added. “He can’t play [too many] games at this stage when he’s just back from a long-term injury.“If he doesn’t play, I know I’ve got the players to come in who can perform very, very well.”– Brendan RodgersVia lcfc.com"

Meanwhile Wesley Fofana, who is a Muslim, is fasting during day hours for Ramadan. Until May 12, Rodgers will be protecting the defender as he did by withdrawing Fofana from the second half of the West Bromwich Albion clash. FoL expects the Frenchman to start against Palace.