LEICESTER CITY NEWS

Pricey new signing Grealish gives Man City attacking options

Jack Grealish will pull on a Manchester City shirt for the first time in Saturday’s Community Shield clash against Leicester at Wembley Stadium

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonny Evans - Likely out until September Evans is set to miss the first three matches of the season because of his ongoing plantar fasciitis, reports Leicester Mercury. "He's improving but at the moment, we're looking at...

Impact This was expected to be the case for Evans, who combined with the loss of Wesley Fofana, leaves a hole in the Leicester back line. Evans will hope to get healthy as soon as possible, but he's dealt with the injury since last season and there's no guarantee he'll be ready by September.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Castagne - Pictured in training with mask Castagne was pictured in training Friday with a mask, meaning he should be available to play going forward.

Impact Castagne has been training with the team, but he couldn't play in matches because he needed a mask. Given the other injuries on the back line, Castagne may be asked to play in a deeper role, though the XI will be a bit more clear in Saturday's Community Shield match.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fuchs on Charlotte FC and NFL Aspirations ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

With dream of playing for one Charlotte team on the horizon, Christian Fuchs eyes a second ' MLSSoccer.com Fun fact: Christian Fuchs, signed to anchor Charlotte FC in its debut season next year, is capable of kicking a 60-yard field goal — and he'...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Leicester confirms fibula fracture for defender Fofana

Leicester center-back Wesley Fofana’s left fibula has been fractured by a Villarreal opponent’s late challenge

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wesley Fofana - Awaiting further scan Fofana is awaiting a further scan on his ankle once the swelling goes down, which will give a better indication of how long he will be out. For now, he's fractured his fibula and a...

Impact Another scan closer to Fofana's ankle will reveal just how long he'll be out this season. There's a chance he could return at some point this season or if he also fractured another area, he could be out the entire campaign. More information will likely be revealed in the coming days.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Michael Justin - Hoping to return in October Justin (ACL) is progressing and hopes to return to the pitch by October or November, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "He looks great. He just needs that little bit of time. T...

Impact Justin tore his ACL in February, so this timeline is about right for a possible return. However, as with any ACL injury, he'll need to take his return slow, meaning he may not see regular minutes until the new year. Until then, Timothy Castagne, Luke Thomas and Ricardo Pereira can all be used on the flanks.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Fofana - Broken leg confirmed Fofana confirmed via social media that he suffered a fractured fibula in Wednesday's friendly, though a final diagnosis has not be released in regards to possibly more injuries.

Impact After seeing the video, a broken leg seemed to be the obvious injury with the hope that he didn't fracture anything else in his shin or ankle. A timeline will hopefully be given in the upcoming week, but for now, he'll likely miss the first half of the season, at a minimum, with a best-case scenario maybe being a return in January.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fofana's sickening injury will force Leicester into transfer market despite tight finances Leicester have been dealt a huge blow just before the season starts with Wesley Fofana's terrible leg injury. So what now for Rodgers?

AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leicester defender Fofana injured in preseason friendly

Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was carried off on a stretcher with a leg injury during the club’s preseason friendly against Spanish team Villarreal on Wednesday

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wesley Fofana - Stretchered off in friendly Fofana was stretchered off after suffering a possible leg break in Wednesday's friendly against Villarreal.

Impact It was an ugly tackle on Fofana from the Villarreal player, not only down 3-0 but also in a friendly. It's a massive blow to Leicester, who are already dealing with an ongoing foot injury for Jonny Evans. It wouldn't be surprising if they added another center-back in the coming week, as Caglar Soyuncu is the lone healthy option, though Wilfred Ndidi and Daniel Amartey have been used there before.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Leicester City Defender Christian Fuchs on Why the Move to MLS? ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nampalys Mendy - Recovering from groin injury Mendy is recovering from a groin injury suffered while with Senegal in June, reports Leicester Mercury.

Impact Mendy should be back in training soon, but there's still a chance he won't be ready for the opener in two weeks. While he's more of a depth option for when others are injured, that led to 23 appearances last season (15 starts).

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timothy Castagne - Waiting on mask to play Castagne is waiting on a special mask before he's able to play in a match, reports the Leicester Mercury.

Impact Castagne is fit and ready to go since he's been training, but he can't compete until he gets a mask. He suffered a brutal facial injury while in the Euros and while he's ready to go, it seems like he may have to play with a mask for the rest of his career. Once he gets the mask, he's expected to re-join the back three, as Jonny Evans still isn't healthy.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Evans - Still not ready to play Evans is still dealing with plantar fasciitis and is a doubt for the Aug. 14 opener, manager Brendan Rodgers recently revealed. "At this moment in time, he's progressing well, he's...

Impact It doesn't seem like Evans will be ready in two weeks, given that he's dealt with this issue since April, which is the last time he appeared in a match. These kinds of injuries are hit or miss and the main hope for Evans is that it doesn't eventually require surgery, which would push his return back even further.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey Barnes - Returns in friendly Barnes took part in Saturday's friendly against QPR, returning from a knee injury.

Impact It's a great sign for Barnes that he can come into the side two weeks before the season. He'll hope to increase his fitness in the coming weeks and if all goes well, he'll be set to start for the Aug. 14 opener, if not shortly after.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Albrighton - Signs new Leicester deal Albrighton signed a new deal with Leicester City, keeping him at the club until 2024.

Impact A new contract for Albrighton means he could spend a full decade at Leicester City if he stays until 2024. He's not getting as many minutes as earlier in his career, but he's still a useful piece on the wing and will undoubtedly be helpful with European competition ahead.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Schmeichel and the lost tape that helped him find a club after Notts County County's then goalkeeping coach watches back the eight-minute compilation DVD that he and analysts sent to clubs after Schmeichel's exit

JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charlotte FC's Christian Fuchs joins USL Championship side before MLS career ' MLSSoccer.com Before Christian Fuchs competes with MLS expansion side Charlotte FC during their inaugural 2022 season, the left back has joined nearby USL...

JULY 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

'It's a day that I will treasure'- Daka revels in Leicester City debut ' Goal.com Zambia international Patson Daka completed the first 45 minutes of Leicester City’s pre-season opener against Burton Albion.

JULY 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'It's something I've never seen before' - Daka stunned by facilities at Leicester City training ground ' Goal.com New Leicester City signing Patson Daka has been left amazed by the quality of the facilities put in place at the Foxes’ training ground.

JULY 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Musa sheds light on 'ambitious' Fatih Karagumruk move ' Goal.com Former Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa said he joined Fatih Karagumruk on a permanent deal because of their philosophy and ambition.

JULY 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal new boy Lokonga backed to emulate Lukaku and Tielemans after £18m move ' Goal.com Arsenal new boy Albert Sambi Lokonga is being backed to make a similar impact in the Premier League as fellow Belgians Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans

JULY 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Everton signs winger Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen

English winger Demarai Gray has signed a three-year contract with Everton and has linked up with the Premier League club at the Florida Cup in Orlando

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS