The situation at Leicester City has taken a turn for the worse following an injury to star midfielder Jordan James during international duty. Here is a breakdown of the current crisis facing the Foxes as they fight to avoid relegation to League One.
Injury Crisis: Jordan James Sidelined
During Wales’ heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup play-offs, James was forced off the pitch after just 60 minutes.
- The Incident: James went down following a challenge, with early social media speculation suggesting a potential Achilles injury.
- The Uncertainty: Manager Craig Bellamy offered no updates post-match, leaving Leicester fans and staff in the dark regarding the severity of the damage.
- The Impact: As Leicester’s top scorer (10 goals, 4 assists), losing James for the final seven games of the season is a catastrophic blow to Gary Rowett’s survival plans.
A Grim Outlook for the Foxes
Leicester City currently sits in 21st place, just one point above the relegation zone. With only one win in seven games under Rowett, the timing of this injury couldn’t be worse.
Crucial Context: Since James is on loan from Rennes and Leicester faces a grim financial outlook—compounded by the threat of League One football—there is a very real possibility that James has played his final game for the club.
Leicester City’s Full Injury List
The squad is currently stretched thin as they prepare for their April 3rd clash against Preston North End:
| Player | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan James | Uncertain | Potential Achilles injury; awaiting assessment. |
| Asmir Begovic | Out | Ankle injury; contract expires this summer. |
| Victor Kristiansen | Out | Confirmed out for the remainder of the season. |
| Jannik Vestergaard | Returning | Expected back for the next match. |
| Aaron Ramsey | Returning | Nearing fitness; could feature against Preston. |
| Harry Souttar | Recovering | Closing in on a return to the squad. |
While the return of Vestergaard and Ramsey provides some defensive relief, the potential loss of James’s offensive output leaves Gary Rowett with a massive tactical void to fill in the final month of the season.
