Daniel Amartey out for four months- Leicester City manager confirms

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has confirmed Daniel Amartey is set to be out for up to at least four months.

The Ghanaian international suffered a horrendous ankle break moments before the end of a disappointing 1-1 home draw with West Ham United in the Premier League last week.

The 23 year old appeared to catch his studs in the turf and twisted his leg.

Amartey has since undergone surgery and will now begin a rehabilitation programme to enable him to reach full fitness again as soon as possible.

"Daniel has had surgery and it was a success. He will normally not be available for four months. I had sadness towards Daniel after the game, to sacrifice himself for the team like that," said Claude at a press briefing.
The injury represents a severe setback for Claude Puel and Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah , who need to win against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa next month to keep Black Stars hopes alive of reaching an eighth straight Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

By Daraja Mutari