Ritchie De Laet could make surprise comeback for Leicester City against Cardiff
Leicester City defender Ritchie De Laet has not broken his leg and could even feature in tonight's vital clash with league leaders Cardiff (7.45).
The Belgian right-back was stretchered off in severe pain during City's home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
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Agony: Ritchie De Late, with his right leg strapped, is lifted on to a stretcher during the defeat against Sheffield Wednesday
He was on the end of a heavy challenge from Jeremy Helan and City feared it was a serious injury.
However, X-rays have revealed there is no break, and a relieved City boss Nigel Pearson said there was even a chance De Laet could feature at the Cardiff City Stadium tonight.
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"It looked as though it was a nasty injury at the time, but I didn't feel there was any malice in it," said Pearson.
"It was one of those situations where players come together and he struck through the ball and there was contact afterwards.
"The relief that there is nothing sinister in terms of breaking a bone is good for us because Ritchie has been a consistently good performer this season.
"We will have to see if he has any chance of being involved.
"But the most important thing is whichever side starts tonight, however we line up, the personnel we use are ready for the game.
"It is a case of us making sure any bumps and bruises from the weekend are looked after."
If De Laet is not fit enough to face Cardiff, Sean St Ledger is set to step in at right-back, while Pearson ruled out recalling young defender Liam Moore from his loan stint at Brentford.
"With the youth loan system we could recall him but, for 28 days, he wouldn't be able to play for our first team," said Pearson.
"St Ledger went on at the weekend and did very well, I thought.
"We have Zak Whitbread who is available as well. We have options across the back."
Striker Jeff Schlupp is set to continue to deputise at left-back for Paul Konchesky, who is out with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Matty James is ruled out with a knee injury.
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by mdgreen
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 6:38PM
“lulujones
Why would you call yourself lolojones the choker
please do your research before engaging your brain
she choked in the bejing olympics finishing 7th after leading with 2 hurdles to go
and then again in the london oympics finished 4th o dear lulu”
by mdgreen
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 6:37PM
“lulujones
Why would you call yourself lolojones the choker
please do your research before engaging your brain
she choked in the bejing olympics finishing 7th after leading with 2 hurdles to go
and then again in the london oympics finished 4th o dear lulu”
by lolojones
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 3:08PM
“just take a peek at my interview on you tube, with hbo from summer 2012”
by foxfan1
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 3:03PM
“so lolojones ... Are you female & a nurse practitioner by any chance?”
by svenwemiss
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 2:18PM
“Gally + Wellens on Team sheet = Lose. These two must have upset the dressing room. We were doing O.K before they came back into the team. Pearson please get rid !!!!”
by lolojones
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 2:03PM
“I am many things, you dont know me - my pain, my sweat. You say that i am a freak but you are the freaks because you are criticising big nige.
I am an athlete, catch me on facebook etc.”
by foxfan1
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 12:59PM
“Just hope we can contain the likes of Bellamy, Whittingham & Frazier Campbell..they definitely have quality, as they proved at the KP...COYBB'S”
by foxfan1
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 12:57PM
“LuLu has to be Fred in disguise...surely?”
by Pickleman
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:52AM
“Let's hope they can stop the rot and come away with a confidence buiding 3 points. Would a draw be an acceptable return? As the home side Cardiff should not be an 'in your face' type of team so we may be allowed the space to express ourselves. My fear is that if they set up to overwhelm us in midfield then in could be along hard night for us.
Cardiff are top of the league on merit because they have been able to grind out the 1 nil's that we have sadly been lacking of late. They are by no means romping away in the league playing dazzling football and are certainly beatable. They were there for the taking when we played them before Christmas but missed chances cost us dearly and we were left to rue a sucker punch from Bellamy.
We need to score first so team selection, set up and commitment are vital. NP the blue army are waiting in anticipation of a positive reaction to the last few games. Fail tonight and show no spirit or fight and it may well be curtains for you pal.”
by DavidJCB
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:40AM
“You sure know your facts Chappy I am feel you should have your own page on here for the City and a write up every week...Ohh you do that regardless though, very good indeed.”