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·25 September 2021

Leicester boss Rodgers: We can't rush Evans return

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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers admits they must manage Jonny Evans' injury return.

Evans could now make his first Premier League start since April against Burnley on Saturday but Rodgers knows he cannot be rushed.


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He said: “It's about managing Jonny. It's his first 90 minutes since earlier in the year. It's managing that process and seeing how the foot reacts.

“It's a long season. I'm delighted he's got the game time and in and, absolutely, when he is playing we are a better team.

“He gives great authority and assurance to the backline and the team overall because of his tactical ability and the way he plays the game.

“We'll see if he can start and, if not, he will certainly be on the bench. We know we have other really important games ahead."

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