Daka, Vestergaard, Choudhury: Leicester City injury news and return dates ahead of Man Utd cup clash
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Three-time League Cup winners Leicester City travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the first match of the post Erik ten Hag era.
The Foxes enter the match on a high after picking up two wins from their last three Premier League matches, in a run which has hugely boosted the team’s survival hopes and helped Steve Cooper’s side establish a five point gap from the relegation places at this early stage.
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Hide AdBoth teams are battling it out for place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final in what promises to be an intriguing encounter as Red Devils icon Ruud Van Nistelrooy takes interim charge of Manchester United for the first time at Old Trafford faithful.
Leicester City are out to cause an upset and will have high hopes of taking advantage of the instability surrounding Manchester United at this moment in time.
Ahead of kick-off, we’ve pulled together all the latest injury news and updates on Leicester City’s stricken players below, including their expected return dates when available.
Hamza Choudhury
One of the few remaining members of Brendan Rodgers’ FA Cup winning squad at Wembley Stadium. Hamza Choudhury has been limited to one top-flight appearance due to a shoulder injury.
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Hide Ad“Hamza is making decent progress. We haven’t gone down the operation route, so he seems to be recovering quite nicely. It will still take a little bit of time because it was a dislocation. [We're] not sure when [he'll be back].' Steve Cooper explained.
Patson Daka
Still yet to play this season, Patson Daka has missed several months with a foot injury which stretches back to pre-season. He has progressed with his rehab and is targeting a return before the start of December.
Pato has been on the grass and has been progressive with his rehab. He seems to be getting closer.' Steve Cooper said.
Polish goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk is in a similar position to Daka with a foot injury. Is targeting a return for the end of November and is progressing well with his rehab.
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The towering 6ft 6inc defender was a vital part of the team that won the Championship title. He has been limited to just two league appearances this term but is targeting a comeback within the next two weeks.
Has reestablished himself as a regular after a successful loan spell at Bologna. Victor Kristiansen misses out with a groin problem and a timeline has not yet been set on his return.
Steve Cooper said: 'He's got a groin strain. That happened in training [on] Tuesday or Wednesday, so it was pretty early on in the week. We're not sure [how long he's out for] yet. It's a bit inconclusive on the extent of it.'
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