Football news - Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana suffers horror injury in pre-season friendly
Updated 04/08/2021 at 21:26 GMT
There were distressing scenes at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night as Leicester City's 20-year-old French defender Wesley Fofana suffered what appeared to be a serious injury in his side's pre-season friendly against Villarreal. The player's injury caused players and staff visible upset when they saw the extent of the damage.
Wesley Fofana was stretchered off during Leicester City’s friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday night.
The 20-year-old French defender appeared to suffer a broken ankle, with staff and players appearing distressed by the sight of his injury.
The player was attended to by paramedics and club medical staff, and Leicester may now be in the market for a replacement if the player is out for several months.
Leicester were 3-0 up at the King Power Stadium when opposition striker Nino caught Fofana and injured him in the process.
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