Leicester star Wesley Fofana suffers potentially serious injury after pre-season horror challenge
LEICESTER star Wesley Fofana has suffered a serious injury during a pre-season friendly against Villareal.
The centre-back was slumped on the turf for a lengthy period of time as he received medical attention from the physios.
He then received oxygen while being stretchered off the pitch before the match resumed play.
Youngster Ben Nelson took his place, with the Foxes’ social media team wishing Fofana well.
Fofana was tackled by Villareal ace Nino during the second half and sustained a nasty-looking injury to his left leg.
The defender’s leg appeared to get trapped under Nino’s body, with Fofana falling awkwardly as a result.
Team-mates such as Kelechi Iheanacho has their hands on their heads, clearly shocked by the injury to Fofana.
Early signs suggest the injury could be a bad one, possibly keeping Fofana out for a significant period.
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That will be a blow for Brendan Rodgers, as Fofana had proven himself a key defender last season after signing from St. Etienne.
Leicester could now begin the season with Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu as their starting centre-backs.
The Foxes ran out 3-2 winners over Villareal, having led 3-0 at the time of Fofana’s injury.
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