The East Midlanders are currently submerged in a profound existential crisis both on and off the pitch. A daunting six-point deduction casts a long, austere shadow over their survival hopes and a winless drought parches the spirits of the LE2 faithful. Thus the Foxes find themselves gasping for air in the EFL Championship's murky depths.
The fit Foxes?
However, amidst this suffocating atmosphere, a few flickers of light have emerged. Under the stoic but affable watch of Gary Rowett, debilitating injury problems are finally beginning to decrease at Seagrave.
The return of seasoned campaigners like Jamaal Lascelles and Jordan James to match day squads provides a necessary steel and goal-threat to a squad that has often looked brittle under pressure.
In this unforgiving climate, LCFC need every little boost they can obtain in order to galvanize their fight against the drop. While this outlet never wishes physical misfortune upon any athlete, documenting the attrition of the game remains the sport analyst's solemn duty.
West Bromwich Albion's fitness woes technically boost Leicester City
​The news from The Hawthorns suggests a literal plague of absences that could tilt the scales of fate. Albion are reeling from a catastrophic stress fracture to Mikey Johnston's ankle, abruptly ending his campaign.
"Leicester City survival hopes boosted by big West Brom development"FLW
The Baggies must also navigate the season's twilight without Karlan Grant, whose hamstring surgery keeps him out until mid-May. Meanwhile Daryl Dike's achilles recovery saw him return to action.
Further compounding their woes are the absences of Chris Mepham and Tammer Bany. While Krystian Bielik's dislocated shoulder should keep him sidelined until the month's end.​ With the Foxes currently languishing in the relegation zone, a mere point behind their rivals, the stage is set for a season-defining march (excuse pun).
The two threatened clubs have already met twice in high-stakes duels. Leicester won at King Power Stadium; the pair drew at The Hawthorns. City's burgeoning health may mean them overtaking WBA's thinning ranks.