AUGUST 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM
LEICESTER CITY 2-4-5 · 15TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
2-4-5 · 15TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs Chelsea (H) · Sat 12:30PM
LEI +418 TOTAL 3.5
Ademola Lookman: Leicester City sign winger from RB Leipzig ' Goal.com Super Eagles prospect Ademola Lookman will represent Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City in the 2021-22 campaign
Ademola Lookman - Loaned to Leicester City Lookman has joined Leicester City on loan for the season from RB Leipzig.
Impact Lookman is back in the Premier League after being one of Fulham's better players last season, accruing four goals and four assists in 34 appearances. He gives Leicester another option on the wing and should immediately fight for playing time in addition to having a possible role on set pieces.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ricardo Pereira - Injury not considered serious Pereira's hamstring injury suffered Saturday isn't anything "serious," according to himself via Instagram.
Impact Pereira doesn't think it's serious, but that doesn't mean he'll be ready to play two weeks after suffering the injury. Given his past injury issues, it's likely this injury will keep him out at least one match, if not more.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Caglar Soyuncu - Allows penalty, logs six clearances Soyuncu allowed one penalty kick but recorded six clearances during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Soyuncu poorly tackled Pierre Lees-Melou inside the penalty area to give Norwich City a successful penalty kick. The defender redeemed himself with six clearances, more than those from any of his teammates. Soyuncu also averaged that amount during August.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wilfred Ndidi - Records four interceptions Ndidi recorded four interceptions, four tackles (three won) and one block during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Ndidi intercepted the ball more times than any three of his Leicester City teammates did combined. He averaged 2.7 interceptions during August. Though not always valuable fantasy-wise, Ndidi is a consistent value source concerning that category.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kasper Schmeichel - Logs three saves again Schmeichel conceded one goal but recorded three saves and one clearance during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Schmeichel recorded three saves thrice across Leicester City's games this month. Impressively, his August save rate is higher than that of what he logged during the 2020-21 Premier League season. Schmeichel recorded a 64.3 percentage this month.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harvey Barnes - Attempts multiple crosses and shots Barnes recorded four crosses (one accurate) and two shots not on goal during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Barnes had been the only Leicester City footballer to record multiple crosses and shots. However, he was unimpressive. Barnes had trouble supplying value during August and will try to redeem himself after an international respite that ends on Sept. 11 for the team.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marc Albrighton - Scores goal during impressive start Albrighton scored one goal during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Because Ayoze Perez (suspension) had been unavailable, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers changed the team's formation and started Albrighton. The decision was a wise one. Albrighton attempted nine crosses and scored Leicester City's game-winning goal.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamie Vardy - Contributes to both goals Vardy recorded one goal and one assist during a 2-1 win Saturday against Norwich City.
Impact Vardy recorded two goals and one assist during August. Based on what happened a Premier League season ago, fantasy owners should not be surprised if the striker contributes to both statistical categories. Vardy possesses 10 assists across his last 32 domestic-league starts.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Norwich City v. Leicester City ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 8/28/2021
AUGUST 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Leicester beats winless Norwich 2-1 in Premier League
Marc Albrighton’s deflected strike earned Leicester a 2-1 victory that left Norwich without a point in its three games since returning to the Premier LeagueAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marc Albrighton gets Leicester City back in front of Norwich City ' Premier League
AUGUST 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Teemu Pukki nets Norwich City equalizer against Leicester City ' Premier League
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Jamie Vardy gives Leicester City flying start against Norwich City ' Premier League
AUGUST 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ricardo Pereira - Assists, leaves injured Pereira assisted and then was forced off with a possible hamstring injury early in Saturday's match against Norwich.
Impact Pereira got the assist to help fantasy players Saturday, but another injury isn't good news for him after his prior knee injuries. Fortunately for Leicester, Timothy Castagne is healthy again and came on for Pereira, but their depth seems to be tested every match.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kamal Sowah: Club Brugge sign Ghanaian winger from Leicester City ' Goal.com Ghanaian winger Kamal Sowah has sealed a permanent move away from Leicester City, making a return to Belgium where he will play for Club Brugge.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM
European debutants avoid biggest clubs in new competition
UEFA’s newest competition will give several teams their first chance to play in the group stage of a European tournamentAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uefa Europa League: Moses' Spartak Moscow, Ndidi's Leicester City and Osimhen's Napoli drawn in the same group ' Goal.com Victor Osimhen’s Napoli, Victor Moses’ Spartak Moscow and Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester City have been placed together in Group C of the Uefa Europa League.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM
West Ham get Dinamo and Leicester to play Napoli in Europa League group stage West Ham have drawn Dinamo Zagreb, Genk and Rapid Vienna in the Europa League group stage.Leicester City, meanwhile, will face Napoli, Spart...
AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jannik Vestergaard - Hoping to train next week Vestergaard is hoping to get back in training next week after suffering a knee injury, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.
Impact It's been a rough start for Vestergaard at his new club, as he arrived lacking fitness and then picked up this knee injury. Daniel Amartey is expected to continue at center-back until Vestergaard is ready to feature alongside Caglar Soyuncu.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Bertrand - Available against Norwich Bertrand (COVID-19) is back training and available for Saturday's trip to Norwich City, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.
Impact This was expected to be the case for Bertrand, who tested positive for COVID-19 just before the league season, roughly two weeks ago. If fit, he'll likely take over at left-back for Luke Thomas, though given his time away, it's not guaranteed he'll be ready for a full 90.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamie Vardy - Registers no shots Vardy crossed once inaccurately during Monday's 4-1 loss to West Ham.
Impact Vardy failed to get on the scoresheet as he was kept in check by West Ham on Monday. The forward failed to shoot or create a chance while his one cross tied for the team-high total in the loss. Vardy was subbed off in the 81st minute.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Youri Tielemans - Scores lone Leicester goal Tielemans scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 4-1 loss to West Ham.
Impact Tielemans found the back of the net in the 69th minute scoring Leicester's lone goal. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots were the team-high total in the loss.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kasper Schmeichel - Concedes four on Monday Schmeichel allowed four goals while making three saves during Monday's 4-1 loss to West Ham.
Impact Schmeichel allowed a goal in the first half and three in the second as Leicester were beaten soundly by West Ham on Monday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his three saves upped his season total to six.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Maddison - One shot in defeat Maddison took an off target shot during Monday's 4-1 loss to West Ham.
Impact Maddison was held off the scoresheet during a quiet performance in the one sided loss to West Ham. The midfielder failed to cross or create a chance while his one shot tied for the second highest amount on the team. Maddison was subbed off in the 81st minute.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
