Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward undergoes meniscus surgery | OneFootball

Leicester City number two goalkeeper Danny Ward could potentially miss the rest of the season after undergoing meniscus surgery.

News of the operation will be devastating for Wales, who will now be without their number one option for their all-important World Cup qualifiers, which will begin with the semi-final against Austria.

On Wednesday, manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed the loss ahead of their Uefa Europa Conference League second-leg clash with Rennes.

“He’s had an operation on his knee to clean up his meniscus,” Rodgers said at his press conference. “He had that yesterday, so he’s out for a number of weeks.

“It’s something he’s tried to play through. I’ve known with Danny since I’ve been here, he trains everyday, he has always been there and available, and pushing Kasper. He has been a loyal and supportive number two.

“It’s really unfortunate for us and for Wales at this moment in time. He couldn’t carry on. It was a clean-up operation for him and that’s why he hasn’t been involved.

“It will probably be towards the end of the season (when he’s back).”

Long-time Leicester City deputy Eldin Jakupović will fill in as the Foxes number two.