Why Abdul Fatawu was left out of Leicester squad & when he'll return

​There is no denying the electric charge that runs through King Power Stadium when Abdul Fatawu receives the ball on the flank. The young Ghana international is a footballer of rare, gifted brilliance. A Leicester City star capable of the sublime: as evidenced by his match-winning or saving heroics against multiple teams this season.

The Abdul Fatawu factor: Leicester City's gifted maverick faces crucial crossroads

Yet for all of his technical wing wizardry, a shadow of frustration occasionally trails the Fox. There is a lingering sense among the Blue Army that his focus and dedication can waver, particularly when the game turns physical or when he is perceived to be seeking 'rough attention' through simulation.

For Fatawu to truly ascend, the brilliance must be decoupled from the theatrics.
​Despite these growing pains, Fatawu remains arguably one of few golden tickets to get City out of the silly and unnecessary bother of an EFL Championship relegation scrap and a six-point deduction.

With Jannik Vestergaard and the industrious and goalscoring Jordan James soon returning to the fold, Gary Rowett's core wil begin to look capable again. Nonetheless, the question on every fan's lips remains: 'is Fatawu okay?'.

Injury update

After being omitted from the squad against Stoke, following a previous absence at Southampton, concerns grew. Ex-interim gaffer Andy King initially downplayed the "knee grumble" as a minor issue. Yet consecutively missed matches tells a different story.

​Encouragingly, the Ghanaian was spotted back in training this past week, suggesting his recent absence is a precautionary measure rather than a long-term setback. If Rowett and King's assessments are accurate, the talismanic winger should be in line for a return against Middlesbrough this Tuesday. All fans of the East Midlands side can do now is await vital injury news from the boss.