Leicester City Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Wout Faes - Makes three interceptions in draw Faes made three interceptions and won one-of-three tackles during Saturday's scoreless draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Faes has started in four straight league matches, making 11 tackles (six won), recording seven interceptions and keeping two clean sheets in that time. It took some time to establish himself in the lineup, but now Faes might be preferred over Daniel Amartey as the partner for Jonny Evans. A calf injury for Evans meant that Faes and Amartey played together in Saturday's game, though keep an eye out for where Faes ends up when all three are fit.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leicester moves off the bottom of EPL after Palace draw

Leicester missed the chance to climb out of the Premier League’s bottom three with a 0-0 draw at home against Crystal Palace

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Michael Justin - Makes three interceptions Justin logged in three interceptions, three tackles (two won) and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 tie against Crystal Palace.

Impact Justin continues to contribute defensively for Leicester with another game of multiple tackles and clearances. However, his crosses per game have diminished since the beginning of the season. In the first four matches of the campaign, he totaled eight crosses (three accurate), compared to his last four games where is has only totaled four crosses (one accurate). The 24-year-old is still a systematic defender with a total of 22 clearances and 16 tackles (14 won) thus far.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Castagne - Four tackles in draw Castagne made four tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 tie against Crystal Palace.

Impact Castagne started in Saturday's match after exiting last match with an eye injury. Unlike typical right backs, the Belgian does not provide crosses to the attack. Instead, he makes accurate tackles and completes important clearances in the defensive part of the field. He has totaled 11 tackles (eight won), nine clearances and five interceptions in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - One interception in return Mendy had one interception in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Crystal Palace.

Impact Mendy made his season debut off the bench on Saturday after sitting out the first nine matches (knee). Injuries have plagued the 30-year-old in recent seasons, only making 14 appearances in 2021. Seem like Boubakary Soumare will start over him in the center-defensive midfield position until Mendy regains form to play in a full match.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ward - Holds on to clean sheet Ward registered a save in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Crystal Palace.

Impact It was a slow day for Ward in the office with just one lone save to complete his second clean sheet of the year. It has not been an easy season for the Welshman with seven games of conceding two goals or more in 10 appearances. Despite completing two clean sheets in the last five matches, he has allowed 13 goals in that span. He does have a chance to get another clean sheet against Leeds on Thursday, who have scored seven goals in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Maddison - Receives fifth yellow versus Palace Maddison picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. Prior to receiving the foul in stoppage time, he logged four shots (one on ta...

Impact After receiving his fifth yellow card of the season for simulation, Maddison will now be unavailable for Leicester City's next match Thursday at Leeds. From a fantasy perspective, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall may be asked to be more creative and take set pieces in his absence. Regardless, the absence will certainly be felt by Foxes as Maddison is a key playmaker in the middle of the pitch.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Bench option versus Crystal Palace Mendy (knee) is available for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Mendy has recovered from a knee issue that cost him all the previous matches and is understandably being eased into action. He posted 12 tackles, 11 interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in 14 matches last season.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Evans - Ruled out for Crystal Palace game Evans (calf) is unavailable for Saturday's match versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Evans picked up a calf issue throughout the week and has been unable to shake it off, so it'll cost him at least one game. Daniel Amartey is replacing him in the back.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nampalys Mendy - Could return to squad Saturday Mendy (knee) is back on the training pitch and may be in contention versus Crystal Palace on Saturday. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "Dennis Praet and Papy Mendy have com...

Impact Mendy has yet to get onto the pitch for the club in Premier League action this season, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to jump right back into the starting XI. Still, once up to full match fitness, the midfielder should at least be in contention having started 12 of his 14 appearances for the club last year.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Castagne - Expected back Saturday Castagne (eye) is expected to be ready to face Crystal Palace on Saturday after manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "He had quite a bruised eye but he'll be okay."

Impact Castagne -- who was forced off in the 67th minute versus Bournemouth on Saturday -- has started seven of the club's nine Premier League contests this season. As such, the right-back figures to be a near-lock for the starting XI with his injury concerns seemingly behind him.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Evans - Late test Saturday Evans is considered a late-fitness test for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace because of a "tight calf," according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "We'll have to assess Evans bef...

Impact This is a massive worry for Leicester, who have struggled all season to defend. Evans had gone a full 90 in every league match prior and his absence would possibly move Daniel Amartey or Caglar Soyuncu back into the starting XI. Evans has pushed through minor issues in the past, but it's probably not a good idea to push through a bad calf.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • SKY.COM

Aston Villa limps to 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in EPL

Nottingham Forest has climbed off the bottom of the English Premier League after drawing at home with Aston Villa 1-1

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Forest looks to climb off bottom of Premier League

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OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Poor defensive performance in loss Dewsbury-Hall took one shot and a cross (both not accurate) in Leicester's 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Dewsbury-Hall was very casual in his playing style on Saturday. More would be expected of the attacking midfielder who has not created any assists and only scored one goal all season. His defensive error led to Bournemouth's second winning goal, although poor performance and errors seems to be systemic across the entire Leicester backline at the moment. He has made nine appearances (eight starts).

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Evans - Seven clearances in loss Evans delivered seven clearances and managed a shot on target in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.

Impact Evans, the captain, had a solid game on Saturday and scored well in defensive statistics (clearances and tackles). He will likely continue to be effective in Leicester's next game against Crystal Palace. Palace's attack has been weak, they have only won one of their last five matches. From nine appearances (all starts) he has delivered one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Maddison - Only one shot on target in loss Maddison fired two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth. He also picked up a yellow card.

Impact Maddison had a mediocre game on Saturday mainly as he was effectively man marked by Adam Smith. Leicester's current top scorer had been in hot form, scoring three and providing an assist in the last two games. There is a good chance he'll score some attractive fantasy points in Leicester's next against Crystal Palace. Palace have only delivered one clean sheet in their last seven. From eight appearances (all starts), he has scored five goals and produced two assists.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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