Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says the absence of Ghana forward Fatawu Issahaku is massive in the Foxes' quest to stay in the English top flight.
Leicester regained promotion ahead of the 2024/25 season after winning the 2023/24 Championship under Enzo Maresca.
However, the head coach was coaxed by Chelsea prior to the start of the season, leaving Steve Cooper to take charge of Leicester in their first season back until he was dismissed in November after 12 games.
Issahaku was an integral part of Leicester's Championship title-winning side, providing 13 assists and scoring six times.