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Tears ACL, done for season Fatawu (undisclosed) has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, according to manager Steve Cooper. "It's not good, it's a serious injury. He's had an ACL i...

Impact Fatawu's testing has revealed the worst after going down with Ghana, as he will now miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. This is an unfortunate turn for the attacker, as he had started in their past three games and six games in total this campaign. This should allow Odsonne Edouard more time and grant Jordan Ayew more starts, along with a spot open for Paxton Daka once he returns from injury. Fatawu will now hope for no setbacks and to be fit for the start of the next season.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injured with Ghana Fatawu sustained an injury with Ghana and has returned to Leicester for assessment, according to his team.

Impact Fatawu left the team's match against Angloa due to injuries, leading to his eventual withdrawal from the team. He has yet to receive a further update, likely waiting until with his club. He has started in their past three matches, so this will force a change if he misses time, with Odsonne Edouard as a likely replacement.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records most crosses Fatawu registered two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

Impact Fatawu recorded the most crosses in the game and also made three tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has featured in all 10 games this season, starting half of those and has now started in back-to-back games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Handed start Fatawu (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Ipswich.

Impact Fatawu was out in Carabao Cup action due to a groin injury. There was some concern it was a more serious issue, but it appears not to be a big one, as he's straight into the starting XI. Jordan Ayew falls to the bench with Fatawu starting.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Fatawu didn't play in the 5-2 loss to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday due to a groin injury, manager Steve Cooper told media Thursday. "Abdul was not available fo...

Impact The Foxes will wait for the results of the scan before determining the best course of action for Fatawu's recovery process, but it seems his chances of playing Saturday at Ipswich Town are close to zero. Fatawu has made nine starts across nine Premier League appearances for the Foxes in 2024/25.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Features in full game Fatawu recorded one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Fatawu delivered a strong performance, leading his team in crosses and creating a chance, while also contributing defensively with three clearances and a tackle. He has featured in all nine games, but this was only his fourth start of the season. He has also recorded two assists this season so far.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Fatawu assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Southampton.

Impact Fatawu delivered his first assist in the last seven outings as he set up Facundo Buonanotte for a shot from close range in the 64th minute of play. This also marked the third time this season that Fatawu registered a shot on target, and the first time he registered a tackle won in the last five outings.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to bench Fatawu has started three times in seven PL appearances during his second campaign with Leicester City.

Impact Fatawu has played only 28 minutes in his last four appearances after starting the first three games to start off the year. He totaled just two shots and one tackle in that span. Facundo Buonanotte has been getting the starts in attack, with Fatawu used only as a backup option, despite 33 starts in 40 appearances during the Championship last season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in PL debut Fatawu assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Fatawu started off his Premier League career well as he assisted Jamie Vardy's equalizer in the 57th minute. It was one of two chances he created in the match. He also put in great work defensively, recording six tackles and five clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. After a great season in the Championship last season and a great start to this season, Fatawu looks set to be a crucial part of Leicester's attack.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Signs permanently Fatawu has agreed on a permanent deal with Leicester City for an undisclosed fee from Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Fatawu was part of the Sporting Lisbon organization, but has agreed on a permanent move to Leicester. He made 33 starts in 40 appearances in the EFL last season, recording six goals with 13 assists, which was a career best campaign for the forward. This means that he is set to play in the Premier League for the first time following Leicester's promotion.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE