A blow for Leicester City in the absence of its star until the end of the season

Leicester City, third in the Premier League, suffered a serious setback after James Justin’s back tore the anterior cruciate ligament, which would essentially keep him out until the end of the season.

The defender was injured Wednesday in the “Foxes” victory over Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round.

Northern Ireland coach Brandon Rodgers said on Friday at the press conference on the sidelines of Liverpool’s fourth league guest on Saturday: “The result of the x-ray was not good and it was a blow. for us.”

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He continued: “Looks like he injured his anterior cruciate ligament which is a big slap in the face because he was wonderful since joining the team last season.”

The 22-year-old offers exceptional levels with Leicester as he has become a pivotal member of the squad and is the only player to have played every minute of the league this season.

Rodgers, who will face the team he supervised on Saturday between 2012 and 2015, continued: “Whenever I asked him to play in any position he gave a performance that deserved at least a rating of. 8 out of 10 and he has grown to be an important player in the Premier League. “

Leicester, the 2016 champions, are looking to keep six points ahead of the defending champions if they beat them at King Power Stadium in the first round of Stage 24 on Saturday.

The team have suffered loss in their last ten Premiership appearances.

This is Leicester City’s last game before facing Slavia Braga in the first leg of the 32nd round of the European League “Europa League” on Thursday.

Source: “AFP”

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