Brendan Rodgers is looking at the positives ahead of Leicester City's clash with Leeds United. The Foxes will be without talisman James Maddison, a bright spark in an otherwise disappointing campaign.
The one-time England international will miss the game against the Whites due to suspension, but Rodgers believes it'll be an opportunity for someone else to step up to the plate. “It’s an opportunity for someone else to come in," he told LeicestershireLive.
"He’s been a creative force and it’s his work-rate as well. He offers more than goals and creativity. We have other players who have an opportunity to come in.
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“He's clearly an outstanding talent. Our team is based around the collective. We’ll play the best team to win the game. It opens the door for somebody else and bring their qualities. James wold be a miss from any team and he is bitterly disappointed.”
Leicester will be without Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu to face Leeds - both missing out with injuries.
“Jonny won’t make the game," Rodgers added. "We’ll see how he is for the weekend. Cags [Caglar Soyuncu] he’s got an issue with his knee. He’s had it since he came back from international duty. He has had a scan. We think he’ll miss the game.”
Like Leicester, Leeds have struggled to pick up three points and have not won since the 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Elland Road back in August. The performance against the Blues was one of the standout displays of the season, and although results have not gone their way, the Whites feel they could have won against Arsenal.
Rodgers said: “Jesse came in towards the end of last season and kept them up. They’ve changed half the team and there’s a lot to like about them.
"The players fit how Jesse wants to play. They play with intensity and make it difficult for you. They will be a dangerous opponent.”
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