An update on the wellbeing of Leicester City star James Maddison has been provided late on Thursday.
For those not aware, midfield standout Maddison has been forced to sit out both of Leicester’s last two outings.
This comes after the England international came down with a sudden bout of illness last week.
And his absence, predictably, was sorely felt by a Leicester City outfit to have endured an altogether underwhelming season to date.
After first being put to the sword by Premier League table-toppers Arsenal, the Foxes were subsequently sent packing from the FA Cup in midweek, in a home meeting with Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers.
Safe to say, then, that all associated with Brendan Rodgers’ side would have been desperate for positive news on their side’s creative key ahead of a crunch relegation showdown with Southampton this weekend.
Speaking to the media a short time ago, Rodgers was asked for an update on Maddison’s wellbeing, and went on to confirm that:
“James should be fine, hopefully he gets through the rest of the week okay.”
The Foxes boss continued:
“He is a very important player for us but it is about the team, James gives another dimension to the team and he is important but ultimately it’s a team effort.
“Top players make the others better and if you look at any team – look at Casemiro when he comes in for Manchester United – it’s no coincidence when he plays they look a much different team. Why? Because he’s a top player.
“That’s where you judge them and that’s where James has grown to. James is a very influential player for us but it cannot just be about him. Others have to step forward and show the personality, the work and belief he does when he plays.”
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