Leicester City

Jordan Ayew’s Injury Is Not That Bad, Says Leicester City Manager
22 Nov

Jordan Ayew’s Injury Is Not That Bad, Says Leicester City Manager

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Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has suggested that Jordan Ayew might still feature in this weekend’s Premier League clash against Chelsea, despite picking up an injury during international duty. The 31-year-old forward impressed during Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, scoring a stunning free-kick in Luanda. However, he sustained an injury in that match, which ruled him out of Ghana’s final qualifier against Niger. Speaking during Thursday’s pre-match press conference, Cooper provided an update, revealing that the injury was less severe than initially feared. “It’s not a serious injury, contrary to some…
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Fatawu Issahaku’s ACL Injury A Big Blow To Us – Leicester City Boss, Steve Cooper
22 Nov

Fatawu Issahaku’s ACL Injury A Big Blow To Us – Leicester City Boss, Steve Cooper

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Leicester City manager, Steve Cooper, has reacted to Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s injury, saying it is a big blow to the club. The promising winger suffered a knee injury during the first half of Ghana’s penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola in Luanda and was withdrawn at halftime. The 20-year-old has been diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a significant setback for both the player and the club. Cooper, speaking to the press ahead of their game against Chelsea on Saturday, described the injury as a big blow to the club and the player. “It’s…
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What Leicester City Said About Daniel Amartey’s Departure
06 Jun

What Leicester City Said About Daniel Amartey’s Departure

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English Championship side Leicester City, on June 5, confirmed that Ghanaian international, Daniel Amartey and six other senior players will depart the club at the end of their contracts in June. The other departing septuplet are Caglar Soyuncu, Youri Tielemans, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez and Tete. The club wrote about Amartey's departure in a statement posted on its website: "Amartey and Mendy, meanwhile, both moved to Filbert Way in 2016, with the former making the first five of his near-150 appearances for City during the Club’s Premier League title-winning season. "Amartey went on to feature for the Club…
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Leicester City Release Daniel Amartey After 8 Years
06 Jun

Leicester City Release Daniel Amartey After 8 Years

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English Championship side Leicester City have confirmed Ghanaian international, Daniel Amartey and six other players will depart the club at the end of their contracts in June. The players are Caglar Soyuncu, Youri Tielemans, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez and Tete. The announcement comes following the Foxes’ relegation to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season in May. Amartey joined Leicester in 2016 from FC Copenhagen in Denmark for a fee around the region of up to £6 million, where he went on to make over 100 appearances and scored two goals in his eight…
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Saturday’s transfer gossip: Gavi, Osimhen, Mac Allister, Zaha, Kane, Colwill, Mount
15 Apr

Saturday’s transfer gossip: Gavi, Osimhen, Mac Allister, Zaha, Kane, Colwill, Mount

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Chelsea are prepared to make Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi one of the top earners in the Premier League in order to sign the 18-year-old. (AS - in Spanish) The Blues are also confident they can win the race for Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, even without Champions League football next season. (90min) Liverpool have made Brighton's Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister, 24, their top midfield target this summer. (Football Insider) Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, is set to reject a move to Saudi Arabia and remain in Europe once he becomes a free agent at the end of the season. (Evening Standard) England striker Harry Kane,…
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Daniel Amartey’s Leicester City Appoint Dean Smith As New Manager
11 Apr

Daniel Amartey’s Leicester City Appoint Dean Smith As New Manager

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Premier League side Leicester City have appointed Dean Smith as the club's new interim manager till the end of the ongoing 2022/2023 football season. The former Aston Villa manager now arrives at the King Power Stadium as a replacement for Brendan Rogers, who was sacked for non-performance on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Leicester City's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 1, 2023, triggered the club's decision to part ways with Brendan Rogers, as the club are currently in the relegation zone, occupying the 19th position with 25 points. With the club currently occupying the 19th position with 25…
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Brendan Rodgers Sacked As Leicester City Manager
02 Apr

Brendan Rodgers Sacked As Leicester City Manager

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Premier League side, Leicester City have announced the mutual contract termination of manager Brendan Rodgers contract. The Northern Ireland manager has been at the King Power Stadium since 2019 but has been shown the exit door following a string of consistent bad performances in the 2022/2023 season. The Foxes have not won any of their last five matches and the 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 1, 2023, triggered the club's decision to show him the exit door. "Leicester City Football Club has reached a mutual agreement with Brendan Rodgers that will see him leave the Club after…
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31 Jan

Leicester City Sign Ghanaian Youngster Nathan Opoku

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English Premier League side, Leicester City, has officially confirmed the signing of Ghanaian youngster, Nathan Opoku. The 21-year-old joins the Foxes from Syracuse University in the United States and pens a three-year deal with the club. Opoku after signing for Leicester will be loaned immediately to Belgian-based Oud-Heverlee Leuven to continue his development. The US-based player was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the National Collegiate Athletic Association last year after scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists for Syracuse. The forward had a stint at the Manchester City academy before moving to the United States. In his farewell…
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James Maddison: Leicester ,Midfielder Sees Knee Specialist
29 Dec

James Maddison: Leicester ,Midfielder Sees Knee Specialist

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Leicester's James Maddison has seen a specialist about his knee injury and will not play against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday. The midfielder, 26, picked up a knock against West Ham in November before going to the World Cup with England, but did not play in Qatar. He also missed the Foxes' 3-0 defeat by Newcastle on Monday. "[Maddison] won't be available for the game," Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said. "He was with Mark [Waller], our doctor, getting some special advice in London today so I'll wait to hear from them later on. "He hasn't trained with the squad. He was…
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