Leicester's Daka Out for Months Due to Ankle Injury

Leicester City striker Patson Daka has been sidelined for several months due to an ankle injury sustained during the team's final pre-season friendly against Lens. New manager Steve Cooper confirmed that Daka underwent surgery and will not be available for the upcoming matches. The injury adds to the woes of the Foxes, as veteran forward Jamie Vardy and defender Conor Coady are also expected to miss time due to their respective injuries. Cooper provided an update on the players' conditions, stating, “Patson is not great,” and noted that Vardy has been dealing with an injury since the second week of pre-season. While Vardy is progressing in his rehabilitation, Cooper indicated that he will still require some time before returning to the pitch. Coady, on the other hand, is expected to be out for a few more weeks due to a hamstring issue. In addition to the injury concerns, Leicester City is facing the possibility of a points deduction related to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. As the team prepares for their first match back in the top flight against Tottenham, Cooper revealed that there are currently no plans to sign new players before the game. Despite the challenges, Cooper expressed optimism about the club's internal communication and the ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad, acknowledging that the transfer market has been slow this season.