Leicester Star Danny Simpson ruled out for Foxes upcoming league clash against Liverpool
The Englishman was substituted in the 57th minute of the Foxes Premier League clash with Manchester United on Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury
LEICESTER have confirmed that Danny Simpson will be ruled out for several weeks after picking up an injury during the Foxes 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
The English fullback, 30, came off after 57 minutes holding the back of his leg and was replaced by Daniel Amartey, who was later sent off for two bookable offences.
Simpson was an absentee for the Foxes' 2-1 defeat away at Watford on Tuesday, where centre back Alexsandar Dragovic deputised as a makeshift full back.
Leicester boss Claude Puel revealed the full extent of Simpson's injury after the clash at Vicarage Road.
He also confirmed that because of the injury the former Manchester United and Newcastle right back could miss key leagues games against Liverpool and Huddersfield.
He said: “It's as hamstring injury and he will not be available for a few weeks."
Leicester next travel to Anfield on Saturday, where Puel will have to decide whether to recall Amartey or continue with Dragovic.
The Foxes have also been linked with a move for Benfica defender Andre Almeida.
The Portugal right-back has won 13 trophies with the Lisbon giants, including the last four Primeira Liga titles.
Foxes boss Claude Puel had the 27-year-old watched on Sunday when he helped Benfica win 5-1 at Tondela.
Sources in the Portuguese capital now claim the King Power club will table a bid for Almeida next month.
