DECEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LEICESTER CITY 2-4-6 · 16TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
2-4-6 · 16TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs Brentford (A) · Sat 3:00PM
LEI +371 TOTAL 2.5
Previewing West Ham United-Brentford, Liverpool-Leicester City | Premier League
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Leicester's James Maddison sees specialist over knee injury Leicester City playmaker James Maddison travelled to London on Wednesday to see a specialist about a fresh knee injury. The Premier League c...
Dennis Praet - Won't play Friday Praet (ribs) will miss out versus Liverpool on Friday. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "He won't be available either. He's still sore and struggling with his side so we'll...
Impact Praet was making his third start of the season when he was forced off in the 17th minute versus Newcastle. Given his limited minutes, the midfielder will be hard-pressed to offer much in the way of fantasy value. With James Maddison (knee) also sidelined, the Foxes will likely be forced to utilize Ayoze Perez in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Maddison - Unavailable versus Liverpool Maddison (knee) will not be an option against Liverpool on Friday. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "He won't be available for the game. He was with Mark [Waller], our docto...
Impact The fact that Maddison is meeting with a specialist doesn't bode well for him being sidelined short term, though the team hasn't provided a specific recovery timeline. With Dennis Praet (ribs) also sidelined, the Foxes may have to turn to Ayoze Perez for a spot in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Three crosses in defeat Dewsbury-Hall took one shot on target, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and won one of two tackles during Monday's 3-0 loss to Newcastle United.
Impact Perhaps more notable for fantasy purposes was Dewsbury-Hall's failure to garner a set piece opportunity, even with James Maddison sidelined. Nonetheless, as long as Maddison remains unavailable, KDH should enjoy a minor boost in fantasy value and could see some corners during the squad's next matchup Friday at Liverpool.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Ward - Chased for three in loss Ward conceded three goals while making two saves during Monday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
Impact Ward had previously rattled off a streak of four clean sheets in five matches prior to the international break, but all that momentum was long gone during Monday's debacle. With a trip to Anfield next on the schedule Friday, it's unlikely that an easy bounce-back performance is in the cards later this week.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Youri Tielemans - Five corners in loss Tielemans logged five crosses (one accurate) and five corners during Monday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United. He also won four tackles.
Impact Tielemans was his squad's preferred set piece option in the absence of usual midfield maestro James Maddison. He salvaged an otherwise poor team outing with some decent volume, but almost no Leicester players were fantasy-relevant on Monday. Things don't get any easier for Foxes Friday at Anfield.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leicester City v. Newcastle United | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/26/2022
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Joelinton adds third Newcastle United goal against Leicester City | Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Miguel Almiron races Newcastle out to 2-0 lead v. Leicester City | Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Chris Wood, Newcastle United draw first blood against Leicester City | Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Chris Waugh: The team news is in at the King Power Stadium -... - The Athletic The team news is in at the King Power Stadium - & there is one very disappointing absentee... #NUFC starting XI vs Leicester City: Pope; Tri...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rob Tanner: James Maddison is missing from the Leicester... - The Athletic James Maddison is missing from the Leicester squad for the visit of Newcastle today because of an ongoing issue with his knee. Vardy and Per...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dennis Praet - Off with rib injury Praet was forced off in the first half of Monday's match with Newcastle due to a rib injury.
Impact Praet lasted just 17 minutes before succumbing to a rib injury after taking a knee from Joelinton. The midfielder was replaced by Ayoze Perez.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caglar Soyuncu - Makes bench against Newcastle Soyuncu is fit and in the match day squad to face Newcastle on Monday.
Impact Soyuncu returns from injury to take up a role on Leicester's bench Monday. The centerback has made just one appearance for the club with Daniel Amartey and Wout Faes the main starters in his role.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Maddison - Out against Newcastle Maddison is not in the match day squad to face Newcastle on Monday.
Impact Maddison was a doubt in the buildup as he is suffering from a knee injury. The midfielder has been a key figure for Leicester, scoring seven times and providing four assists, as he will hope to return Friday against Liverpool.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ricardo Pereira - Could return in January Pereira (Achilles) could return to team training by mid-January, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "We're hoping at some point in January, towards the middle or the end, he can...
Impact It's a positive update for Pereira, who should get back on the pitch at some point this season. He tore his Achilles back in August, so it's still a quick timeline for him. Once back on the pitch, he may take another month or two to feel comfortable and get back his fitness.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Bertrand - Working back to fitness Bertrand (knee) continues to work his way back to fitness and has started work outside, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.
Impact Bertrand has moved outside from inside, which means he still has a long way to go in his recovery. Given that he's been away from the pitch for so long, it's likely he's still another couple months away from a possible return. At this point, it's unknown if he'll get any time for Leicester this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Ready for Boxing Day Dewsbury-Hall (calf) has trained and will be ready for Monday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "He just felt his calf a little bit in the Sheffield...
Impact This is a positive sign for Dewsbury-Hall, who missed the Cup match seemingly as a precaution. Assuming all goes well in the next couple days, he should be in the starting XI against Newcastle, while teammate James Maddison seems like a bigger doubt with his knee issue.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Maddison - Late test for Boxing Day Maddison (knee) is considered a late-fitness test for Monday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "We're going to give it every chance to see where [Mad...
Impact This is a tough update on Maddison, who was thought to be healthy after being in England's squad throughout the World Cup. It's unclear if he was not fit that entire time or something else came up in the last week, but he's now a doubt for Monday's match. Leicester City played without him and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in their recent Cup win and could go with a similar XI on Boxing Day.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonny Evans - Sidelined for multiple weeks Evans will be out for a few weeks with a calf injury picked up in training, according to assistant manager Chris Davies."Jonny's got an issue with his calf and he'll be out for a f...
Impact Evans picked up a calf injury in training and will be out for multiple weeks. The concern with the veteran defender is that this is his second calf injury in a little under two months. Daniel Amartey will likely fill in for Evans once more, as he did earlier in the campaign when Evans picked up an identical injury.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nampalys Mendy - Unused in cup Mendy didn't come off the bench during Tuesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup win over MK Dons.
Impact Mendy didn't come off the bench Tuesday, but was available after returning from the World Cup. The midfielder made just six appearances (0 starts) before the World Cup break, and will likely remain a fringe option with Leicester.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Ward - Clean sheet in win Ward kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 3-0 win over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup.
Impact Ward had a tough World Cup but kept a clean sheet during his first match back with Leicester. The goalkeeper started all 15 matches before the World Cup break, making 46 saves and conceding 25 goals, while keeping six clean sheets.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lopetegui wins in Wolves debut, Adams powers Southampton
Late goals from substitutes Raul Jimenez and Rayan Ait-Nouri ensured a winning start for new Wolverhampton manager Julen Lopetegui in the team’s 2-0 victory over fourth-division Gi...DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caglar Soyuncu - Back in training Soyuncu has returned to training after missing three matches before the World Cup with a hamstring injury, according to Jordan Blackwell of the Leicester Mercury.
Impact Soyuncu made just one league appearance over the first phase of the season and should be able to change that story over the winter. Once fit and in contention to start, Amartey will challenge Daniel Amartey for minutes alongside Wout Faes.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
