Fofana will not play again until 2022

The Leicester defender, who was seriously injured in the game against Villarreal, will be operated on this Monday

French Wesley Fofana falls seriously at Leicester

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Wesley fofana He will not be able to compete again until next year. The defense of the Leicester City, who suffered a serious injury four days ago when in a match against him Villarreal He was seriously injured in the fibula by forward ‘Groguet’ Fer Child.

It was already sensed, but the true severity of the French defender’s injury was confirmed by Foxes coach Brendan Rodgers, who assured that Fofana “will not play again until 2022.” The 20-year-old French international will be operated on Monday, August 9, with no specific return date. The Northern Irish coach said the injury presents “much more damage than expected” and showed his disappointment at the loss of this “incredible talent”.

Although Leicester were able to win the Community Shield against Manchester City despite Fofana’s significant loss, the Premier League season promises to be difficult for the Foxes, with Rodgers having only Caglar Söyüncü and Jonny Evans for this position.