Bad news regarding Leicester star Tielemans’ injury

There has been some worrying injury news for Leicester City regarding star player Youri Tielemans, provided by Brendan Rodgers’ press conference.

Can Leicester survive without the talented and talismanic Tielemans? I am not so sure – but unfortunately the Blue Army is about to discover that fact. Since December 2019, the Belgian international has not missed a single Foxes Premier League encounter; quite a remarkable feat to go almost two years without losing your place, sustaining injury, being rested or anything else footballers incur.

Although there has never been a suggestion of Tielemans not being in the LCFC starting lineup since walking through the King Power Stadium doors, this succession of matches illuminates just how important he is to Rodgers. While also highlighting the 24-year-old’s commitment and fastidiousness with regard to his personal fitness.

As previously mentioned, the midfield man will not be available for the upcoming Leicester clash against Chelsea this weekend; Tielemans suffered a calf issue versus Leeds United in a recent draw. Now the boss has confirmed that his star might be unavailable for a few weeks; thankfully the Northern Irishman indicated that the former will be back by Christmas. There is more on the subject here.

Brendan Rodgers gossip continues as Leicester City prepare for Chelsea

While preparations will finally be underway for the much-desired return to domestic football following another international break, the Leicester squad must deal with the rumours swirling around the camp about the man at the helm. Rodgers is being heavily linked with the Manchester United manager job – despite the position not being vacant. Red Devils club favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently hanging on to the role by his finger tips.

Maybe the Foxes roster is managing to collectively ignore the constantly supposed connections made by sports media: footballers claim to compartmentalise their feelings in a rather cliche manner before and after games in interviews. Yet in reality, this speculation will be bothering the players as it leaves them in a state of possible uncertainty.