With eight wins from nine in the Championship so far, it would be fair to say it’s been a great start to the season for Leicester City.
After the disappointment of relegation, the Foxes are already looking strong contenders to bounce straight back to the Premier League.
With that said, below, we’ve rounded up some of the latest news surrounding the football club at the moment, including a crucial injury update from Enzo Maresca and comments from former striker Emile Heskey on two current Foxes.
Kasey McAteer injury update
One of the latest news stories surrounding Leicester City is with regards to the fitness of Kasey McAteer.
The 21-year-old has featured seven times in the Championship so far this season, scoring four goals.
However, it seems he has made his last league outing for the time being, with Enzo Maresca confirming that he is set to be out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained away at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday
Maresca told the media on his injury, via LCFC.com: “It will be between four and six weeks
“Kasey McAteer is top scorer, that means we are in big trouble!
“We are unhappy because he was doing very well. He is a great guy, happy and hungry. It’s a shame for him.
It’s just for six weeks, but probably it’s a good time for him to have some rest after a good start. He will be back soon with us.”
Emile Heskey discusses Stephy Mavididi
In other Leicester City related news, former striker Emile Heskey has been discussing the club at length this week.
One topic he touched upon was the sale of Harvey Barnes and arrival of Stephy Mavididi in his place.
Heskey certainly seems to be a fan.
“He was brilliant. I didn’t know too much about him at first but he’s exciting,” explained Heskey, speaking to Football League World on behalf of Sharemarketcap.com.
“Leicester have gone from Harvey Barnes, who was very, very direct, to another player who gives you just as much, if not more.
“Give him the ball and let him go and run at players. He connects players and makes mistakes, gets goals, gets assists and is quick on the counter. He’s not alive – if it goes, it goes.”
Emile Heskey discusses Kelechi Iheanacho
As well as discussing Mavididi, Emile Heskey also took time to discuss Kelechi Iheanacho as the club managed to keep hold of him this summer.
Heskey thought it was interesting that the club were able to keep him and branded the striker as a fantastic goalscorer.
“Yes and no,” Heskey told Football League World on behalf of sharemarketcap.com when asked if he was surprised Leicester were able to keep hold of Iheanacho this summer. “Iheanacho is quite comfortable at Leicester, obviously the fans love him.
“He’s a fantastic goalscorer and his goals are usually very good when he starts or when he comes on. – He either shoots or passes, it’s absolutely phenomenal.
“I thought it was very interesting that they were able to keep him, but great because if you look at Leicester’s players, there are a lot of Premier League stars.”
