James Justin limped out of Leicester City’s 2-1 defeat to Preston with an injury potentially scuppering a transfer to Leeds United.

Justin started as captain for City once again at Deepdale despite doubts over his long-term future at the club, with Leeds keen to take the versatile full-back to the Premier League.

But he could not complete the full match. With around a quarter of an hour to play, Justin was fouled by Jordan Storey and required treatment from the City medical staff.

After a few minutes, it was deemed he would not be able to continue, and so he hobbled off the pitch and down the tunnel, with Hamza Choudhury coming on to replace him.

“JJ unfortunately got a kick on the leg,” City manager Marti Cifuentes said when asked about Justin’s injury status.

“The medical team

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