Real reason why Ricardo Pereira Is overlooked at Leicester

The real reason for Ricardo Pereira's continued and baffling Leicester City exile has been revealed. Most of the Blue Army, those vocal members anyway, are calling for the Portuguese to be reinstated into the Foxes side. However, under pressure manager Steve Cooper has failed to give the talented 30-year-old his chance in the starting lineup. In fact, the Welshman opted not to use Ricardo at all in any of LCFC's initial five Premier League fixtures. Will Ricardo eventually make his comeback to the team, or have a more steady reintroduction into proceedings? Or will the former OGC Nice and FC Porto man stay in the King Power wilderness?

There are also two other topical stories for us to get stuck into. First of all, the latest comments from Leicester's legendary lawyer Nick De Marco. De Marco got City out of a worrying and potentially devastating legal predicament. He has now spoken on Manchester City's Profit and Sustainability case. In addition to that story, we delve into the matter of an important player's impending suspension. Will an Arsenal star miss the crucial clash with the east Midlands outfit? Or is the Gunner allowed to begin the upcoming game?

Leicester City King's Counsel Nick De Marco on Manchester City's pending Premier League problems

It would 'spoil the fun' if Pep Guardiola's Man City were relegated for Financial Fair Play issues. That's the opinion of the now-famed attorney. Nevertheless, an independent panel could rule that the aforementioned scenario is in fact the appropriate punishment. That is if the Citizens are found guilty, of course.

De Marco, who assisted Newcastle United Football Club in their Saudi takeover a few years ago too, says 'it isn't right' for any club to be demoted for anything other than footballing reasons. MCFC face 130 allegations of PSR impropriety.

Will Leandro Trossard play against Foxes?

Trossard is eligible to compete against LCFC on Saturday, September 28. This is because the Belgium international will serve his suspension on Wednesday evening when Arsenal take on Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. Leicester meet Walsall on Tuesday in the same competition.

Why Ricardo Pereira has been disregarded by Steve Cooper

If you're wondering why you are not seeing Ricardo this season, aside from in the League Cup, this is the place for you. It appears a previous theory suggesting that a left-footer will always play left back is valid. Therefore Cooper merely prefers James Justin on the opposing flank:

"I speak to Ricky all of the time. He’s an excellent pro and a very important player in the dressing room for the culture. He leads by example. He’ll want to play games but he knows he’s in a competition like every other player is. Sometimes you’ve got the shirt, you’ve got the nod. And other times you haven’t. I’ve said before, we’re in a really strong position at right-back and whoever we play it’s all good."

- Steve Cooper