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Out of walking boot Daka (ankle) is out of his walking boot but still needs a while until he is fit, according to manager Steve Cooper. "It's long-term recovery but he's out of his boot now and his cr...

Impact Daka has seen a change this week, with the forward finally out of a walking boot and off crutches. However, he is still some time away from a return, likely still out for around another two months. He will look to see no setbacks in his recovery process, as he is set to be an integral part of the team once fit.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for months out Daka is expected to miss multiple months after undergoing ankle surgery, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Daka suffered the ankle injury during a pre-season clash with Lens. The forward is now set for an extended period on the sideline. Jamie Vardy is also out with an injury, meaning Tom Cannon is the only senior striker for Leicester on opening day.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss opener Daka is likely to miss Monday's match against Tottenham after picking up an injury in Saturday's friendly, according to manager Steve Cooper, per Jordan Blackwell of Leicestershire...

Impact Daka exited the stadium in the boot following his injury Saturday, leading many to believe he will be held out for their season opener Monday. However, this has not been confirmed yet, with further reports on the player still having yet to be released. With Jamie Vardy (strain) already out, this could be a huge loss for the club, as it will leave the forward department lacking in numbers. That said, if Daka is left out, Stephy Mavididi is the most likely replacement at forward.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Daka was forced off the field in the 37th minute of Saturday's friendly against Lens due to an apparent injury.

Impact Daka has met an unfortunate fate, as with only a week until the new campaign he has gone down injured in a pre-season friendly. Not much is known on the issue, with him still having yet to receive testing. He is likely to serve off the bench and see decent time in a rotational role, so this will be a situation to watch heading into the new season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Backup for much of campaign Daka tallied four goals and four assists in 30 Premier League appearances (13 starts) for Leicester this season.

Impact Daka matched his goal involvement tally from 2021/22 with roughly the same amount of playing time in this campaign, but the concern for the 24-year-old is that he's been unable to displace an aging Jamie Vardy as the starting striker for the Foxes, which suffered relegation to the Championship this season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Daka assisted once to go with one chance created in Monday's 5-3 loss to Fulham.

Impact Daka came off the bench and recorded an assist for his fourth of the season. It was also his first assist since Dec 30. The forward also has four goals on the year, but has been scoreless in his last nine games.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Daka recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Impact Daka started for the second game in a row after scoring against Chelsea, but he couldn't repeat the outcome here. The promising striker has four goals and three assists on the season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Chelsea Daka scored one goal from his only shot and created one chance in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Daka scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 39th minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss, as they conceded twice later. The forward now has four goals in the season, and that was his first since early October. He had a pretty quiet outing other than that, though, before subbing off in the 66th minute.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter

Chelsea has continued its recent revival under Graham Potter with a 3-1 win at Leicester in the English Premier League, making it three straight wins in all competitions for the Lo...

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patson Daka snatches Leicester City equalizer v. Chelsea | Premier League

MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starts in cup loss Daka started and played 61 minutes in Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarterfinal defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Daka missed last week's loss to Fulham with a hamstring injury, but he has been able to feature in both of Leicester's cup matches since then, playing roughly 70 minutes across the two games versus Newcastle and Gillingham FC. He should be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Forest as well.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Cup tie Daka (leg) took part in first-team training in the lead-up to Saturday's FA Cup matchup with Gillingham. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "We'll see later today and tomorrow...

Impact Even if Daka misses the FA Cup contest Saturday, it appears likely he will be ready to rejoin the squad versus Nottingham Forest on Jan. 14. The forward is currently stuck in an eight-match goal drought during which he has registered two assists, nine shots (four on target) and two crosses (one accurate). Despite the lack of goals, Daka should still be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once cleared to play.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Daka (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's clash with Fulham and is still undergoing tests on his hamstring, manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters. "It looks that way (that Daka won't...

Impact Daka came off limping early against Liverpool and has now had a hamstring injury confirmed. While it's not clear how long he will be out it sounds like the answer will likely be weeks and not days. With Daka sideline Jamie Vardy will see more playing time in the starting XI.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off via injury Daka (leg) was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Friday's clash with Liverpool. Daka provided an assist before coming off.

Impact Daka went down holding his leg and had to be helped off the pitch early in the first half. It's a major loss for Leicester, who are already dealing with a plethora of injuries. Daka will be a heavy doubt for a Tuesday trip to Fulham, especially on such short rest. Jamie Vardy replaced Daka on Friday and would likely move into the starting XI if the injury is proven to be serious.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against West Ham Daka took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against West Ham United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Daka set up James Maddison's opener Saturday for his second assist of the season to go along with his three goals heading into the World Cup break. He has started in seven of Leicester's 15 Premier League matches as he continues to rotate up front with Jamie Vardy.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bittersweet for Maddison as Leicester wins 2-0 at West Ham

James Maddison scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season before the England midfielder was forced off through injury ahead of the World Cup as Leicester won 2-0 at West...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots in win Daka took four shots (two on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Daka was once again dangerous in leading the attacking line against Everton on Sunday, and he's averaging 2.7 shots (1.7 on target) per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I need to establish myself' - Daka on stepping out of Vardy's shadow at Leicester Patson Daka is ready to step into Jamie Vardy's shoes just as the veteran is having to take things easier

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores in loss Daka scored and had a second shot on target in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.

Impact Daka's goal on Saturday makes three scores from his last four games. He has established himself as the Foxes regular starting striker. There is a good chance he continues to find the back of the net in Leicester's next game against Crystal Palace. Palace have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last seven. He was subbed after 67 for Jamie Vardy. From eight appearances (three starts) he has scored three and created one assist.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth rallies to beat Leicester with Foley watching on

Bournemouth’s prospective new owner Bill Foley watched from the stands as the club mounted a second-half comeback to beat struggling Leicester 2-1 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patson Daka pounces on deflection to slot Leicester City ahead | Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Patson Daka adds fourth Leicester City goal against Nottingham Forest | Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leicester earns first EPL win, drops Forest into last place

Getting 22 new signings to gel is proving to be a mightily difficult task for Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds net late in win Daka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Daka put the exclamation point on an otherwise crucial home rout for Leicester, delivering an equally cheeky yet outstanding back-heel finish past the keeper to close the scoring out in this one. The goal was assisted by James Maddison. Daka subbed in to relieve Jamie Vardy during the 61st minute and acquitted himself nicely while on the pitch. Admittedly, the game was well in-hand by the time he came on, but he should continue pushing Vardy for minutes with his energy as the season moves along.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reality check at last-place Leicester as Rodgers faces heat

This season is already proving to be a reality check for Leicester

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Chelsea beats Leicester 3-1 away to ease pressure on Potter

Bittersweet for Maddison as Leicester wins 2-0 at West Ham

Bournemouth rallies to beat Leicester with Foley watching on

Leicester earns first EPL win, drops Forest into last place

Reality check at last-place Leicester as Rodgers faces heat