Leicester City in waiting game over David Nugent's injury
Leicester City were yesterday waiting to discover the extent of top-scorer David Nugent's neck injury.
Nugent, who scored his seventh goal of the season in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, had to be substituted in the second half.
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Leicester City striker David Nugent feels the pain
He is still suffering with a severely stiff neck.
City will wait to see if the injury settles down before Saturday's visit of Ipswich to King Power Stadium.
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"We have to see how he is over the next few days," said manager Nigel Pearson.
"We don't know the extent of it. It was a shame because he and Martyn Waghorn were a handful against Forest.
"It would be a shame to lose him because he has been playing very well."
Meanwhile, it appeared yesterday that Pearson had escaped any action from the FA over his comments about the officials after the 2-2 draw.
Pearson was heavily critical of referee Anthony Taylor and his assistants after Forest were given a controversial penalty.
The City boss said he would move on after the disappointment of losing two points from a game City had under control.
Midfielder Richie Wellens has returned from his loan at Ipswich, but new boss Mick McCarthy has not given up getting Wellens for a second loan spell.
"It's up in the air at the moment," said McCarthy.
Comments
by yorkiefox
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 6:31PM
“Nugent is a potential goalscorer every game and distracts defenders because of that.
His contribution is immense, and his co-strikers should be able to make the most of the opposition defenders concern about where Nugent is, and take the space he creates to score the goals we so desperately need.
Beckford was unable to capitalise in a season and a bit, which is why he is giving the Huddersfield fans something to moan about now.
Vardy looked the most likely, until what seems to be an illness has laid him low.
So Waggy is getting nearer and nearer. His loan spell with us was productive but he has had high spots (England U-21 matches) and low spots (Sven's axe, playing for Hull and then the injury) so it does not surprise me that it has taken him time to get back his sharpness in front of goal.
I for one would persevere with Waggy and Nugent until Vardy is fully recovered. If Nugent cannot make it, then I would give Futacs the chance to start, but I would have Gallagher on the bench ready to come on after half time if we look to need experience rather than enthusiasm.”
by truthtooth
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 5:41PM
“nuge is ok ,only a sore neck . 100% ok . i just dont know why the mercury writes so much tosh!”
by Superfoxes1
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 3:00PM
“Just read his comments on twitter, he reckons he should be ok for Saturday...Up the City”
by LCFC_Dave15
Tuesday, November 13 2012, 10:44AM
“We didnt seem to have the same flare when Nuge came off... Just goes to show how good his contribution is to our team. :-)”