Maresca: Justin Back For Stoke

LCFC Men
02 Feb 2024
1 Minute
James Justin is back in contention for Leicester City ahead of Saturday's test at Stoke City, says Manager Enzo Maresca.

- Enzo Maresca addressed the national media on Friday afternoon
- Leicester City travel to Stoke City in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday
- The Manager confirmed that James Justin has recovered from a fever
- He also discussed Abdul Fatawu's return from a three-game suspension

Justin, capped one time for England, missed Tuesday's 3-1 home success over Swansea City due to a mild illness, but has trained with his team-mates in Seagrave this week.

Speaking on Friday, Maresca also confirmed that there are no fresh injury concerns in his squad. The Foxes take on Steven Schumacher's Stoke at bet365 Stadium in a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday.

"Yes, he’s back," the Italian said, when asked about Justin. "He trained with us and he’s available for tomorrow’s game."

Now he’s back, we’ll see if we give him the chance from the beginning or if he will be on the bench.

Enzo Maresca on Abdul Fatawu

Abdul Fatawu is also available for selection again after serving a three-match ban received at Coventry City last month. The Ghanian missed a draw with Ipswich Town, the Emirates FA Cup success over Birmingham City and also the Swansea win.

"He’s a very important player," Maresca added. "He gives us this kind of winger that we love in the one vs. one. He creates danger. You can smell something is going to happen so we’re happy to have him back for tomorrow’s game.

"We said after the Coventry game, he is very young and has to improve many things. Now he’s back, we’ll see if we give him the chance from the beginning or if he will be on the bench.

"He had worked very good in his time out and if we need him we’re going to use him."