adminJust when things were starting to feel a bit more stable for the Foxes, news filtered through, another star had picked up an injury while away with the with the national team.
Early signs suggest it’s an Achilles problem, and while full details are still unfolding, it’s already enough to raise concern within the club.
For Gary Rowett, this is the kind of update that stops you in your tracks. The player hasn’t just been another squad player he’s become an important presence in the lineup, offering energy, discipline, and that ability to keep things ticking under pressure. Losing him, even for a short period, could disrupt Leicester’s balance at a crucial point in the season.
What makes it tougher is the timing. Leicester aren’t in a position where they can casually absorb setbacks. Every match now carries weight, and missing a player like James could easily tilt things in the wrong direction.
Of course, this isn’t the first time injuries have tested Leicester’s depth. The club has been through far worse spells in recent years, where the treatment room was overflowing and options were painfully limited.
Compared to that, this situation might not look like a full crisis but it still carries a sting because of how important James has become.
He’s not the only one the club has been monitoring either. Aaron Ramsey has also dealt with fitness issues, though there’s growing belief he could return in time to give the team a lift.
His availability would certainly ease some pressure, but it doesn’t fully replace what James brings.
There is at least a bit of good news elsewhere. Defensively, Leicester are finally getting bodies back. Jannik Vestergaard and Harry Souttar are both pushing to return, which strengthens competition alongside Caleb Okoli, Ben Nelson, and Jamaal Lascelles. After weeks of uncertainty at the back, having multiple centre-backs fit again is a real boost.
Inside the Seagrave training ground, this kind of situation feels all too familiar. Injuries have had a habit of appearing at the worst possible moments, and this latest one follows that same frustrating pattern. It may not be the most severe blow Leicester have faced, but it’s one that could quietly shape the weeks ahead.
Abdulhafiz Teslim
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