The game took place out in Dubai on Saturday, with a team representing Leicester City taking on a Manchester United legends team that boasted the likes of Paul Scholes, Andy Cole, Wes Brown and Dimitar Berbatov. It is not just about signing players, it is about signing the right one. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. What he does, when playing, that spreads around the team. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Jesus has netted five goals and provided a further five assists in his 14 league outings for Arsenal, joining from Manchester City last summer. He did not train on Friday and is in a race against time to be fit for Mondays visit of Newcastle. Maddison went down against West Ham holding his lower leg and then received treatment on the pitch before limping off to be substituted. Because hes a top player. James Maddison. Leicester City will give James Maddison until the last moment to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle United. Live ; Log in #10 James Maddison. Maddison travelled to London with Mark Waller, the Leicester club doctor, on Wednesday to further understand the extent of his issue. There is only one week left in the transfer window with CFC still heavily interested in signing Fofana. Market values . There has been work going on behind the scenes so hopefully in January we can improve the depth of the squad. Rodgers announced on Thursday that James Maddisons status questionable heading into Saturdays game against Chelsea. With a 35 million . With all of the chaos surrounding Leicester Citys poor form and transfer rumors, an injury is something the Foxes cant afford right now. The 24-year-old missed . Thats where you judge them and thats where James has grown to. With him in the starting XI, they average 1.3 points per game. Leicester have been hit hard by injuries in recent months are will also be without Harvey Barnes (knee), Ayoze Perez (thigh), Dennis Praet (thigh), Jonny Evans (calf), James Justin (knee) and Wes Morgan (back) for Saturdays trip to the Amex. For Leicester , Premier League champions Wes Morgan , Robert Huth, Marcin Wasilewski, Nathan Dyer and Leonardo Ulloa took to the field. The LCFC midfield is hurting at the moment; though Harvey Barnes making his return helped out a lot. James Maddison visited a specialist on Wednesday as Leicester attempt to get to the bottom of a mystery knee injury, after the midfielder returned from the World Cup with a fresh problem. The midfielder is now ruled out with a problem at the front of his knee. Maddison s performances for Leicester City over the last 18 months meant that he forced his way into the 26-man squad. The second injury kept him out for over three weeks of action after the restart. LEICESTER City manager Brendan Rodgers expects star James Maddison to be ready to make his injury and illness return versus Saints this weekend. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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Brendan Rodgers provided an update after James Maddison's injury. Yeah, I think so". We had Aston Villa and Tottenham which were great performances and then we drop off that intensity level. They frustrated Klopp's men from start to finish, lining up with a diamond midfield that placed James Maddison (6.8m) behind a strike partnership of Jamie Vardy (10.4m) and Kelechi Iheanacho (6.9m). Yet Maddison did not complete the game and only played the best part of 20 minutes before he was forced off, after dropping to the ground in an incident off the ball. Arsenal have answered Premier League title doubts as Mikel Arteta proves world class mentality, Stan Kroenke and Arsenal may have dodged Mykhailo Mudryk transfer bullet, Arsenal double contract decision hints at new vision for Stan Kroenke amid Bukayo Saka clause, Who is Josh Kroenke? The 24-year-old had been in outstanding form prior to the injury scoring six goals in 12 games for the Foxes and his latest setback will be a major source of frustration, with England kicking off their Euro 2020 campaign in just three months time. Positive news from specialist Maddison (knee) won't be out long-term after seeing a specialist for a new knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. JAMES MADDISON has confirmed his injury sustained at West Ham is just a "small problem".Maddison, fresh from being named in the England squad, opened . James Maddison: Leicester midfielder goes off injured in first half against West Ham ahead of World Cup, James Maddison awaits treatment before going off injured. James Maddison visited a specialist on Wednesday as Leicester attempt to get to the bottom of a mystery knee injury, after the midfielder returned from the World Cup with a fresh problem. Knee Injury: 18: 12/30/22: A (13.) Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They are a much better team with Maddison in it, there . He has had some ongoing issues with his knee for a little bit of time, so we will just assess that over the next couple of days.. But my responsibility is to make sure the team is at their required level mentally. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Yes, Brendan Rodgers team still sit second at present Liverpool are being beaten 3-1 by Aston Villa at the time of writing, a strange season gets weirder so its not all doom and gloom. Leicester boss Rodgers offers update on back injury for James Maddison and Covid-19 situation of Ryan Bertrand. February 23, 2023. Keeping that in mind, I am trying to find a way to shoehorn James Maddison (8.1m) into my team, as the England international has pretty much been averaging a return a game in the last year. First-choice striker Gabriel Jesus is sidelined with his own knee injury, albeit a much more serious one. READ MORE: Thierry Henry reveals rejected job offers as Jamie Carragher makes USMNT head coach point, "We have to see how James Maddison is though. (Image: GETTY) Maddison's team-mate Harvey Barnes was hopeful that the 26-year-old would be fit for the winter tournament. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "But I hope he's alright because he started the game brilliantly. Others have to step forward and show the personality, the work and belief he does when he plays. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. James Maddison is ready to return for Leicesters crunch relegation battle at Southampton. Leicester City's James Maddison is booked for a dive during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium (Image: PA) Leicester City's main man had a howler in the last minute of his side's snoozefest with Crystal Palace - leaving him unavailable for their next match. Madders' absence led to some rather silly people . James Maddison opened the scoring before going off injured in Leicester's game at West Ham. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's He did a brilliant job leading into the World Cup to get himself into the squad and hopefully going forward he can use that experience of being there with the camp and look to be in a few more competitions. The 25-year-old's potential absence is a blow for England . Now heading into a game with one of the best teams in the league, not having Maddison playing would be a significant loss. There were serious concerns over Maddisons injury given it was a recurrence of a previous issue which required an operation back in July 2020. Highest market value: 60.00m. - Ryan Bertrand remains out with a knee injury and is awaiting an operation, Rodgers revealed. Just two days after his call-up to the World Cup squad, Maddison was forced off the pitch in the first half of Citys 2-0 win over West Ham United due to an ongoing knee injury. They were only able to make one signing due to financial constraints and saw a number of players head in the opposite direction. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. If you should notice an error regardless, please use the correction form. Dier captained England in a group stage game at the 2018 World Cup, but is no longer getting a look in Maddison's Leicester teammate, full-back and namesake James Justin, was called up for the . Leicester offer Maddison injury update ahead of key Southampton clash The Independent 16:03. He is said to have suffered a calf injury. James Maddison insisted he should be fit for the World Cup despite an injury scare in their 2-0 win at West Ham. Ward will be hoping to repeat his performances in last summers Euros finals where he impressed in his performances as the nations number one. Here are your headlines Leicester City must take one of two paths this summer as Soumare conundrum gets clear answer Nottingham Forest reserve goalkeeper Hennessey stepped up and impressed in the play-off win over Ukraine as Wales earned their place in the finals. James Maddison is tipped to be fit enough to . Our writers' verdict on England's World Cup squad, World Cup 2022 confirmed final schedule, teams and draw. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers was also positive over Maddison's fitness ahead of England's opening World Cup game against Iran on November 21. England international Maddison has scored nine goals and registered five assists in 17 Premier League appearances alone this year. Madders absenceled to some rather silly people starting a fanciful rumour not being in the matchday team means the 24 year old is signing for Manchester United, apparently. After opening the scoring eight minutes into the game, Maddison appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and was substituted after 24 minutes.