Cooper reveals Leicester’s Daka sidelined for months

Leicester City will face an extended period without forward Patson Daka, as the 25-year-old Zambian striker recovers from ankle surgery.

Daka sustained the injury during the team’s final pre-season match against Lens, and new manager Steve Cooper has confirmed that the recovery process will keep him out of action for several months.

Appointed in June to replace Enzo Maresca, Cooper acknowledged that Daka’s absence will be felt. Furthermore, Leicester will also be missing experienced players Jamie Vardy and Conor Coady in their Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday.

Vardy, who has been sidelined since the second week of pre-season, is nearing the end of his rehabilitation, but still requires more time before returning. Meanwhile, Coady is expected to be unavailable for a few more weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Leicester begins the season under the shadow of a potential points deduction related to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations from their previous top-flight campaign.

Despite this, Cooper stated there are no immediate plans to bolster the squad before their clash with Spurs. He noted that while the club is open to strengthening the team, the focus remains on the upcoming match, given the slow pace of the transfer market.