Latest Leicester City news reviewed as player unavailable for personal reasons

Foxes of Leicester review the latest Leicester City press conference updates, as a Foxes player remains unavailable for personal reasons.

Welcome to FoL’s roundup of all news and incidents in the LCFC sphere. Let’s waste no time and get straight down to business. As always, King Power club boss Brendan Rodgers spoke on many themes and matters as the Aston Villa match approaches.

First of all, Rodgers gave his verdict on Manchester United’s appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new manager. The ex-Liverpool gaffer talked of ten Hag being an outstanding coach; yet cautioned of a tough job ahead. Secondly, ‘BR’ confirmed that talisman Jamie Vardy is in the matchday squad to play Villa. Good times.

Moving on in the media meeting, Rodgers says he won’t rotate the side too heavily, even though the Europa Conference League semifinals are imminent. Furthermore the Leicester chief said it will take time for opposite number Steven Gerrard to get the right results. Subsequently Harvey Barnes’ progress was mentioned; along with Youri Tielemans and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall never getting a rest due to being “rhythm players”.

Rodgers also wants determination to increase as it will help to stop conceding late goals and dropping points. Finally, the excitement of playing Roma was raised.

Injury isn’t preventing Leicester City man from featuring, another reason has kept him from playing

Soumare has endured a difficult first term with the Foxes squad. A campaign in Premier League 2 may have sufficed or aided his development somewhat. Although, to be frank, a deal will perhaps not have transpired if that was the suggestion to the Frenchman. You see, he is a pedigree player who has played for the illustrious France Under-23 outfit. He was destined to be tried in the EPL proper.

When the 23-year-old was given opportunities, in my view, he was insufficient overall. Though what was more worrying was an ineptitude to adapt to the speed and physicality of the English top-flight. Therefore for much of the 2021/22 season, Soumare remained out in the cold.

At the presser on Friday, Rodgers divulged that the former Lille man had not been playing recently for personal issues. Maybe when those causes come to light, the Blue Army will be able to understand the midfielder’s struggles better. Good luck, ‘Bouba’, from the entire Leicester faithful.