Leicester City: Jeff Schlupp drafted in to face Sheffield Wednesday
Jeff Schlupp is back at Leicester City - and back in the first team.
The 20-year-old will deputise for the injured Paul Konchesky in today's clash with Sheffield Wednesday at the King Power Stadium.
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Jeff Schlupp
It ends a hectic week for Schlupp, who had been training at Manchester United and been the subject of reported interest from Bolton.
Konchesky injured a hamstring against Leeds on Tuesday and is likely to miss the next three games.
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But City boss Nigel Pearson says he has no qualms about throwing the youngster straight into the mix.
Schlupp has deputised for Konchesky at left-back before and Pearson said: "Paul will be missing but Jeff has been back with us training in the last two days.
"Jeff has done very well there for us so far this season. I would have absolutely no qualms about putting him in there.
"It is a grade-one tear so Paul will probably miss two or three games. We will just see how he responds. But at least we caught it at the right time.
"It was Paul's call at half-time in the Leeds game. We didn't see a great deal wrong in terms of how he was in the first half but he actually made the call himself at half time. It was a very sensible call and showed the experience he has.
"It is disappointing to lose a player who has been in very good form for us and has been consistent all season."
Matty James will again be missing with a knee injury but David Nugent is ready to soldier on despite his neck probem.
"Hopefully, Matty will be available around the same time as Paul," said Pearson.
"We are trying to manage his injury to make sure it is not going to be a long-term problem, and we are pleased with his progress. That would take us up to the international break.
"We want to pick up as many points between now and then. But it would be even better to go into the final run with a fully-fit squad.
"Nugent is okay. What you have to remember is that he is the type of player who will go out and play even when he is not right.
"He has been an important player for us. His enthusiasm and desire to go and do well is always there. He is only unavailable if it is clearly an absolute no-no. He remains upbeat and he is a very important member of our team."
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by squirril33
Saturday, March 09 2013, 4:56PM
“heard the boos in sharm el sheik. Nigel Pearson RIP. Goodbye and good riddance.”
by FoxUlike
Saturday, March 09 2013, 1:49PM
“Agree with you in the main Yorkie...
BUT... With Schluppy's versitility (striker, Left back, left wing) he is the obvious player to have on the bench.
Plus, if Man U want to buy him then they should just buy him. What is this 3 month trial thing all about?”
by Tonyglenparva
Saturday, March 09 2013, 1:44PM
“Man Utd and Bolton have reminded Mr Pearsonality what he has under his nose!!
All the best Jeff this could be a defining moment for both you and the foxes. As for Orady he has been athorn in our side every time he plays against us”
by Yorkshire_Fox
Saturday, March 09 2013, 12:45PM
“You're looking at one piece of the jigsaw FF1 - I suggest you take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
Schlupp is getting the chance to see whether he can earn a contract at one of the worlds biggest clubs - nobody can stand in his way there. Now we need him back, so Nigel has recalled him, no doubt with Utds blessing. All part of the great relationship our clubs have and that we have had much more benefit from (Cleverley, DD, James, De Laet, Keane). Continuing to foster this relationship and benefitting from Utds youth system is only a good thing.
Moore got injured and needed games, so he's out on loan getting them. He is not a left back, so doesn't need to be recalled as we have SSL as cover in the middle now he's fit.
I really can't see you point. You're either naive, or just being anti Pearson for the sake of it!”
by foxfan1
Saturday, March 09 2013, 12:19PM
“The 'sense' of it, is that the "manager" allowed two of his best players to go out on loan, knowing full well that St. ledger was out long term & that he'd signed an absolute crock in Whitbread..
That left us with a totally imbalanced bench on Tuesday night...that's the 'sense' of it...”
by TheGeofflane
Saturday, March 09 2013, 12:06PM
“Eastonian: Schluppie had just played for United Res., wasn't part of the Leeds prep. and hadn't trained with the back four. So Dyer filled in. That's the 'sense' of it. Now he's ready.”
by Rachel_Leics
Saturday, March 09 2013, 12:01PM
“he is back thats great news i hope he can help us win more games x”
by TheGeofflane
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:57AM
“I'm thrilled and hope he does well. I remember when Chris O'Grady left, several years ago, it was said he should have been given another year. On Sky today, Oliver Norburn, now 20, is attracting scouts to Bristol R. and McKay's pulling up trees in Scotland. Do we let our youngsters go too early? If O'Grady plays for Weds today, I hope he hasn't come back to haunt us. Enjoy Schluppie while he's here, and Nigel, Konch ain't no spring chicken.”
by LCFCMike
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:43AM
“Phew.....thank goodness for this news.”
by foxfan1
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:13AM
“Good !!!”