Leicester defender Ricardo to miss United's Cup match

Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers said his defender Ricardo Pereira will miss the team's England Cup quarter-final match against Manchester United on Sunday due to his suffering from a mild sprain in his hamstring.

The Portuguese international defender was injured during his team's 5-0 Premier League victory over Sheffield United last week.

On the other hand, midfielder Denis Pratt will be ready to return to the squad after a two-month absence due to a problem in the hamstring muscles as well.

"He (Ricardo) won't be able to play in the next match," coach Rodgers said. But we are confident that he will return to the squad after the international holiday ... just a slight twist and fortunately it is not dangerous. Denise will be ready to participate in Sunday's match. ”

Rodgers confirmed that absent midfielder James Madison, due to a thigh injury, was close to returning to the team.

Leicester is third among the Premier League teams, with 56 points from 29 matches, just one point behind second-placed Manchester United.

Source: Reuters