November 21st 2024.
Leicester City faced a tough defeat against Manchester United without their star striker Jamie Vardy, who was sidelined due to a back injury. However, the 37-year-old is now back in contention for their upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday. Despite his absence, Vardy has been in top form this season, scoring four goals for his team.
Fortunately, Vardy has been training with his teammates this week and could potentially make his return to the field this weekend. In other injury news, new signing Patson Daka may also make his first appearance for Leicester, after recovering from ankle surgery earlier in the season. However, manager Steve Cooper has expressed concern over Jordan Ayew and Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who may not be available for the match.
Cooper revealed that Ayew had picked up an injury while on international duty, but it is not as serious as some reports suggest. There is still hope that he may be fit for the weekend, but his availability is uncertain at the moment. As for De Cordova-Reid, he has been struggling with a cut on his Achilles and has had a stop-start season so far. While he trained with the team yesterday, there are concerns that the cut may have opened up again.
In unfortunate news, Leicester will be without Abdul Fatawu for the remainder of the season, as he suffered an ACL injury while on international duty with Ghana. Cooper described it as a serious blow for the young player and the team. Fatawu had been making a name for himself in the Premier League and his absence will be felt. The team will now focus on supporting him through his rehab process and helping him come back stronger.
Cooper understands that ACL injuries are common in football, but it is still difficult for a young player like Fatawu to go through. However, the team is determined to stand by him and ensure that he comes back as a stronger player and person. Despite this setback, Cooper remains excited about Fatawu's potential and is confident that he will continue to impress once he returns to the field.
For now, the team is focused on getting back on track and preparing for their match against Chelsea. They are disappointed to lose Fatawu for the rest of the season, but they are determined to push forward and make the most of their remaining games. Vardy's potential return and Daka's debut are also reasons for optimism, as Leicester looks to continue their strong start to the season.
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