Ahead of Leicester City Football Club's Saturday lunchtime derby against Derby County, Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes gave assembled media and eagerly awaiting fans his team's fitness news. As ever on these occasions, there is good and bad news. In addition to the easily understandable black and white information readily available, we can deduce and opine on certain aspects from the Catalan's back and forths as well.
First of all, Cifuentes spoke of the existing injured LCFC professionals. They consist of Aaron Ramsey, Victor Kristiansen, Caleb Okoli and Harry Souttar (who is returning slowly from a serious achilles problem). Unfortunately for the gaffer, another semi-important City player has now been added to that list. However, a positive revelation emerged on somebody who could be vital in solidifying the Leicester defence. Furthermore, a Fox the Blue Army fan base does not generally appreciate is tipped to start. Let's get to it.
Supporters of Leicester City FC will be delighted with one assertion on star but may not like forecast on other Fox amid another injury blow on Filbert Way
Leicester fans haven't really taken to Oliver Skipp since his overpriced transfer (up to £25million if add-ons are activated, regardless of likelihood) from Tottenham Hotspur. And that stance was reached with good reason: he's been indifferent on the pitch, even in the EFL Championship!
Yet Skipp was ironically decent as a makeshift centre back versus Sheffield United last weekend. There is a suggestion that the defensive midfielder will retain his place. Central defenders are needed at the moment - as readers previously discovered.
"Oliver Skipp could be rewarded for his strong showing "Leicester Mercury
Although, academy graduate and emerging fan favourite Ben Nelson is fit again. Leicester Mercury expect him to begin the Rams game in the heart of defence.
But Boubakary Soumare won't feature. He's out due to a sustaining a knee issue. Meanwhile goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk returns.