Huge blow for Leicester City as James Justin is ruled out for the rest of the season

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has given an injury update on James Justin after the Foxes progressed in the FA Cup and it is not good news.

Rodgers confirmed that the 22-year-old has suffered an ACL injury and he will be ruled out for the rest if the season as a result.

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The news comes as a huge blow to the player who was having a fantastic season and to the club also as Brendan Rodgers men continue to impress in the Premier League.

The youthful fullback was being tipped to receive his England call-up soon but unfortunately that day will have to wait as Justin is look at six to eight months of rehabilitation.

In better news Leicester qualified for the quarter-finals of the FA cup on Wednesday evening, thanks to a fine goal in the dying moments of the game thanks toΒ Kelechi Iheanacho.
The Foxes welcome Liverpool to the King Power stadium this weekend and a win for Brendan Rodgers men will see them go six points clear of the current Premier League champions.
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