Shakespeare: Iheanacho seeing specialist; Drinkwater & Iborra not available

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has been speaking ahead of Saturday's visit of Brighton and says striker Kelechi Iheanacho has visited a specialist as he continues to struggle with a toe complaint. 

Iheanacho seeing specialist

"He didn't (train on Thursday). He's had a bit of discomfort with his toe so we've taken him out. I'll make a late decision tomorrow morning," Shakespeare said.

"We've been able to extend his fitness because of the discomfort he's got in there. But he's been to see a specialist and we're trying to give him enough time to recover from that. 

"It's been very hard because he's been behind the fitness levels of the others because of his late start with us. So we're giving him every opportunity to get his fitness levels up and so we'll make a late decision on that. 

"He can run but not at full pelt. Striking a ball, if he catches it wrong on his toe, it's a problem. So sometimes he's getting a lot of discomfort, so we're trying to manage that as best as we can. 

"It's a natural thing for most players in terms of a specialist in that area. It's really just a second opinion."

Absentees

Danny Drinkwater (thigh), Vicente Iborra (groin), Robert Huth (ankle) and Nampalys Mendy (ankle) are all making progress but are not yet ready for first-team involvement and will miss out against Brighton.

Knockaert is back

Brighton have former Leicester attacker Anthony Knockaert in their ranks and Shakespeare thinks he will receive a good reception on his return. 

"He was good for us and he will get a good welcome from the fans, staff and players I would imagine," he said. 

"He's a nice person and I am very pleased to see he has gone on and done well."

Still in the market

The Leicester boss remains keen to add to his squd this summer. 

"I'm pleased with the signings we have made, but in an ideal world we would like to add one or two," he said. 

"But we are like all the other clubs, and finding that quite difficult."