Leicester Metropolis will probably be with out midfielder James Maddison in opposition to Liverpool on Friday as he addresses a persistent knee harm.
- Out of current coaching
- Missed Monday’s loss to Newcastle
- In search of specialist opinion to resolve drawback
WHAT HAPPENED? Maddison made England’s World Cup squad however did not characteristic on the match, and a lingering knee drawback relationship again to earlier than the match stays a problem for the gifted playmaker. He is now looking for “particular recommendation” in London whereas his team-mates put together to face Liverpool.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: He is probably the most essential gamers within the squad, and his absence will probably be felt because the Foxes attempt to transfer effectively away from the Premier League relegation zone.
WHAT THEY SAID?: “[Maddison] will not be out there for the sport,” Leicester supervisor Brendan Rodgers informed reporters. “He was with Mark [Waller], our physician, getting some particular recommendation in London at present so I am going to wait to listen to from them afterward. He hasn’t educated with the squad. He was clearly getting remedy out [in Qatar] and he and the medical crew deemed him OK to coach.
“He was out there for video games [for England]. He is come again right here, regarded to do some work, after which felt a ache in a distinct a part of his knee.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR LEICESTER CITY? After the Foxes play Liverpool on Friday, they’re going to go up in opposition to Fulham subsequent Tuesday.