adminIndeed, at the time of writing, it seemed as though Gary Rowett’s Leicester had resigned themselves to relegation: Winning just one of the seven matches under his leadership is hardly an inspiring result.
But they can take heart from the fact that their relegation rivals, West Bromwich Albion, were in the same position just a few games ago, yet an unbeaten run of four games has propelled them forward.
Leicester will be hoping for the same result, but the wins need to come soon.
Although the Foxes have been inconsistent, there are positives to take: Jordan James Rowett has been a standout performer for the side.
Although the Foxes have been inconsistent, there have been positives to take heart from: Jordan James has been a particular standout for Rowett’s side. Unfortunately, the worst news for Leicester came during the international break: the in-form midfielder…
Unfortunately, the worst news for Leicester came during the international break: the in-form midfielder was injured in Wales’ World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Midlands giants are now anxiously awaiting news on when James will return to a side that is in danger of relegation, as the injury could be serious for one of Leicester’s rare bright sparks.
Leicester concerned about James’s condition
James was due to play another game for Craig Bellamy’s side during the international break, but the 21-year-old felt pain during the match against Bosnia — a game Wales went on to lose — and had to be substituted in the 60th minute.
This ruled him out of the Dragons’ match against Northern Ireland; James reportedly suffered an Achilles tendon strain during the international break.
He has been recalled to the King Power for assessment, with the Bellamy side not being permitted to continue playing him to avoid aggravating the injury. The anxious wait to ascertain the extent of the damage is a tough test for the Leicester faithful.
Losing James at this crucial stage of the season would be a huge blow for Rowett and his teammates, but they have been here before, with the 21-year-old forced to sit out a poorly-timed injury.
He missed the whole of January and February with a hamstring injury picked up in the first half of the 1-1 draw against Wrexham.
The Foxes cannot afford another poor performance, and Rowett will need a plan in the absence of James.
With the full extent of the damage not yet known, it is unclear what needs to be done, but Leicester are sincerely hoping for his return to action this season.
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Abdulhafiz Teslim