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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

Winless Leicester in turmoil after 5-2 loss at Brighton

Leicester plunged into more turmoil in the Premier League by losing 5-2 at Brighton to remain in last place and without a win after six matches

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Patson Daka hits back for Leicester City against Brighton | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Picks up yellow card as sub Daka made one clearance and picked up a yellow card in 25 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Southampton.

Impact Daka subbed on in the 65th minute and couldn't do much to avoid the frustrating home loss. The forward received his first yellow card, though. He came off the bench in all of their three games so far, and will now look for more playing time in the squad.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 goals in limited role Daka scored 10 goals and assisted three times in 29 appearances (18 starts) in the season.

Impact Daka was mostly a backup in 2021-22, but made a difference when was in the field with 10 goals from 44 shots and three assists from 19 chances created. The forward started in only 18 of his 29 appearances and will now look to find more minutes headed to the next campaign.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund signs Adeyemi from Salzburg after Haaland move

Borussia Dortmund has signed Germany forward Karim Adeyemi from Austrian champion Salzburg

MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal in loss Daka scored a goal on three shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Everton.

Impact Daka has started five of the club's last six contests in which he registered one goal on six shots (four on target), six tackles (four won) and five chances created. Given his recent run of form, Daka should maintain his place in the starting XI versus Norwich City on Wednesday, though Jamie Vardy appears to be trending toward a potential start as well.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling puts City 3 points clear of Liverpool in title bid

Raheem Sterling's two goals started and ended Manchester City's 5-0 rout of Newcastle that regained top spot in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's team

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Everton out of EPL relegation zone with win over Leicester

Everton has held on for a 2-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League that gave the team renewed hope of avoiding relegation

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Patson Daka pulls Leicester City level with Everton ' Premier League

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Barcelona eliminated, West Ham advances in Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt has eliminated Barcelona from the second-tier Europa League

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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