AdminLeicester City face a crucial period in their Championship campaign as they battle to avoid relegation.
Gary Rowett’s side have struggled to find consistency, claiming just one win from his first seven games in charge, a run that has done little to inspire confidence among the Foxes faithful.
There are, however, glimmers of hope. Relegation rivals West Bromwich Albion were in a similar predicament just weeks ago, only to pull themselves out of danger with a four-game unbeaten streak.
Leicester will be hoping they can replicate that resurgence, but the clock is ticking.
One bright spark has been Jordan James.
The Welsh midfielder has been instrumental for Rowett, contributing ten goals and four assists in just 26 Championship starts.
His loan move from Rennes has proven inspired, with the playmaker offering creativity and attacking impetus that the Foxes desperately need.
Disaster struck over the international break, however, as James suffered an Achilles injury during Wales’ World Cup playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The 21-year-old had to be substituted on the hour mark and subsequently missed Wales’ following fixture against Northern Ireland.
He was immediately sent back to Leicester for assessment, leaving the club and supporters anxiously awaiting news on the severity of the injury.
James has a history of untimely injuries, having missed a month earlier in the season with a hamstring problem.
The Foxes cannot afford another slump while their key playmaker is sidelined, and Rowett must prepare for the possibility that Leicester’s survival bid could hinge on his recovery.
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