James Justin: Leicester defender suffered ACL injury in FA Cup win over Brighton
Brendan Rodgers confirms James Justin faces lengthy spell out after being stretchered off with ACL injury suffered in Leicester’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Brighton; defender had played every minute of Foxes’ Premier League campaign so far this season
Leicester defender James Justin is set for an operation after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury, says Brendan Rodgers.
The 22-year-old was stretchered off with a knee injury during Leicester’s 1-0 win over Brighton in the FA Cup on Wednesday, with Rodgers seeming hopeful the injury was not too severe immediately after the game.
However, scans have shown the severity of the problem and the left-back, who is with the club doctor in London ahead of knee surgery, will face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
“Sadly the scan hasn’t shown up so well, which is a massive blow for us,” Rodgers said.
“He looks like he’s done his ACL, which is a devastating blow for us because he’s been incredible since he came into the team last year.
“He was obviously walking around after the game and we hoped he would be okay, but of course, you have to wait until he gets the scan. He’s in London today [Friday] with our doctor, just trying to get all the expertise in terms of the next step.
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