Leicester City's Abdul Fatawu ruled out for rest of the season

Leicester City have been dealt a major blow after Steve Cooper confirmed Abdul Fatawu has suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for the rest of this season.

The forward has been one of the bright sparks for the Foxes this season, but was forced off in the first half of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Friday, and returned to the midlands for treatment.

“An ACL injury rules him out for the rest of the season,” Cooper confirmed in his press conference on Thursday.

“It is a serious injury and to happen at a young age is a blow for him and us. We now have to support him in every way to make his rehab and return as smooth as possible. Hopefully he comes back a stronger player and person.”

“Initially everyone will be upset when you lose a good player but at the same time we have to respond, roll our sleeves up and respond.”

Leicester are also sweating on the fitness of Jamie Vardy ahead of the weekend's clash with Chelsea.

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