Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana was stretchered off the field of play during his side’s friendly with Villarreal last night after breaking his leg.
Fofana, who was just 19-years-old when last season began, was a key figure in Brendan Rodgers’ squad which won the FA Cup and secured a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.
The Frenchman was all set to continue his development in the season coming, but in a cruel twist of fate, is set to be ruled out of action for a considerable period of time.
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A pretty disgraceful challenge from Villarreal’s Fer Niño – which ought to have seen him sent off regardless of whether it was a friendly – left Fofana’s leg twisted and the player on a stretcher.
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