Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

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Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

James Justin is available but Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen are expected to miss Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

2025-08-08T14:12+01:00

by Sam Stevens

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08 Aug, 2025

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Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

James Justin is available but Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen are expected to miss Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

Sam Stevens

2025-08-08T14:12+01:00

Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

James Justin is available but Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen are expected to miss Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

Sam Stevens

2025-08-08T14:12+01:00

Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

James Justin is available but Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen are expected to miss Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

Sam Stevens

2025-08-08T14:12+01:00

Justin Available For Sheff Weds Test, Says Cifuentes

James Justin is available but Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen are expected to miss Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

Sam Stevens

2025-08-08T14:12+01:00

Leicester City host Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium on Sunday (4:30pm BST kick-off)
Manager Martí Cifuentes says he expects to have James Justin available after a short absence
Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen may require longer to recover from their own fitness concerns
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We start our 25/26 campaign against the Owls at King Power Stadium in what will be new Manager Martí Cifuentes’ first competitive game in charge of the Foxes.

He was speaking to the media on Friday afternoon, to assess the challenge Sheff Weds will pose, while also providing an update on his squad.

Justin, Ricardo and Kristiansen have been absent for recent training sessions and friendlies, but while the latter two may need more time, Justin will at least be in contention for Sunday.

“All of them are improving after a few days,” Cifuentes said. “Ricardo’s got a minor muscular injury. He’s still working it on it so most likely he will not be available for the game, but we don't expect him to be a long time away.

“Victor had an unfortunate collision during a practice and is in treatment so he will miss the game as well. James Justin will be available for the game. His was just a knock and he’s alright and has been training well.”

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