Bad news for Leicester: Kasper Schmeichel out after breaking his hand

Schmeichel suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday night's goalless draw in Denmark.

Bad news for Leicester: Kasper Schmeichel out after breaking his hand

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set to be out for around a month after fracturing a bone in his hand during the Champions League game at FC Copenhagen.

Schmeichel suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday night's goalless draw in Denmark but managed to carry on and complete the match, making a couple of crucial late saves to deny Andreas Cornelius and earn his team a valuable point.

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