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Brendan Rodgers explains James Maddison absence and shuns Newcastle transfer question

Brendan Rodgers admits he does not know when James Maddison will be fit to return after missing Leicester City's heavy home defeat to Newcastle United. Eddie Howe's side recorded a comfortable 3-0 away victory on Boxing Day to move into second spot in the Premier League.

Maddison was considered an injury doubt ahead of the top-flight fixture, and watched from the stands as the Magpies ran riot at the King Power Stadium. The one-cap England international earned a call-up to the World Cup, but did not feature for the Three Lions having struggled with an injury early in the tournament.

Rodgers insisted he would give the playmaker every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the clash with the Magpies. Maddison has returned to training, but no return date has yet been given for the 26-year-old.

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