Leicester City star James Justin suffered an injury on international duty with England, as he made his senior Three Lions debut.
As Foxes fans eagerly await the proper opening of the summer transfer window, there is still some action to discuss with you. Leicester players are competing in different competitions with their respective nations.
Defensive stalwart Jonny Evans is now Northern Ireland’s fourth most capped international of all-time. Incidentally, and pleasingly for the Blue Army, Evans is reportedly set to sign a new one-year extension to his current LCFC contract. His country, however, drew with Cyprus at the weekend.
Now expert utility man, Daniel Amartey, also endured stalemate with Ghana. Central African Republic held the Ghanaians to a 1-1 draw. Development Squad representative Thanawat Suengchitthawon plays for Thailand’s Under-23s. The Thai outfit enjoyed a 3-0 win against Malaysia. Meanwhile, Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward was not needed as his side qualified for the 2020 World Cup, after defeating Ukraine in a FIFA Playoff Final.
Leicester City star injured on international duty and misses match
On Saturday early evening, James Justin finally made his senior England debut. Why I signified it as at last, is because the versatile defender would have likely been involved with the Three Lions at Euro2020. Gareth Southgate said so himself some time ago.
Though a dreadful injury derailed the progress of the flying fullback; who is also proven to be capable of being deployed as a right or left centreback. In addition to having suitable wingback qualities; he was actually positioned at left wingback for the Hungary clash. Is there anything the 24-year-old can’t do?
Gareth Southgate has confirmed that James Justin will not be available to face Germany tomorrow for England 🦁
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) June 6, 2022
The Foxes full-back made his debut for the Three Lions over the weekend, in the 1-0 defeat to Hungary 🏴 pic.twitter.com/9P9P8qwEPD
Sadly, as outlined above via BBC Sport’s tweet, ‘JJ’ sustained some kind of issue in the contest with the Hungarians. He was withdrawn at half-time after bravely trying to continue.
A calf issue is the affliction the former Luton Town man is suffering from. Unfortunately for Justin, he is unavailable to compete versus Germany this Tuesday. Although he may be ready for fixtures later in the month.