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Everton v Leicester postponed for a second time, with the Foxes unable to field team due to COVID-19 cases, injuries, and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations

Michael Sanders by Michael Sanders
01/10/2022
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Everton v Leicester postponed for a second time, with the Foxes unable to field team due to COVID-19 cases, injuries, and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations
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Leicester’s trip to Everton on Tuesday has been postponed after the Foxes successfully applied to the Premier League to have the match rescheduled due to a lack of players.

Despite fielding a side strong enough to beat Watford 4-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday – a competition in which different rules apply – Leicester said Covid cases, injuries, and the Africa Cup of Nations had left them short.

Rodgers’ side is struggling for playersGetty

The clash had already been postponed once from December 19 after Leicester reported a rise in Covid cases.

“The Premier League board accepted Leicester City’s application as the club does not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), due to Covid-19 cases, injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations,” said a Premier League statement.

“The board was able to make its decision in advance of the fixture to give clarity to the affected clubs and their fans,” it added.

Everton’s match against Leicester at Goodison Park, on Tuesday 11 January, has regrettably been postponed

The Premier League Board accepted Leicester City’s application as they do not have the required number of players available

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— Premier League (@premierleague) January 9, 2022

“We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to supporters who planned on attending and watching the game, and we are aware that postponements will disappoint fans.

“The League aims to provide as much clarity as possible, but unfortunately postponements sometimes have to be made at short notice, as safety is our priority.

“Where possible, the League will endeavour to keep supporters updated if games become at risk on a matchday.”

The Foxes beat Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday

The Premier League said it assesses applications for postponements on a case-by-case basis taking into a number of factors, including the ability of a club to field a team; the status, severity and potential impact of the Covid-19 outbreak at the club; and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match.

“The board must also consider the wider risks to the opposition and other people the club representatives may come into contact with,” added the statement.

For the win over Watford, Leicester had eight senior outfield players available and manager Brendan Rodgers made nine changes, including 20-year-old Vontae Daley-Campbell and 21-year-old debutant Lewis Brunt, with six inexperienced players on the bench.

Wilfried Ndidi is one of Leicester’s players who is at the Africa Cup of NationsGetty

“We’ve been stretched in terms of numbers and, for the integrity of the competition, we’ll assess where we’re at,” said Rodgers, who said he had 17 senior players in total unavailable.

“You’ve seen for yourself the squad and the team that we have. We need to go in and assess it and see where we’re at in terms of players.”

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