Leicester City announce surprise decision as injury update provided on key duo

Good morning, City fans. Here are your latest Leicester City headlines on the morning of Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The price of Leicester City season tickets will rise for the first time since the club’s return to the Premier League.

City season tickets for the 2022-23 campaign will go on sale from Tuesday, May 17, and will see an average price increase of five per cent around the stadium, with most seats costing between £20 and £35 more than last season. Not since City were promoted to the Premier League in 2014 have the club raised their season-ticket prices.

It means City’s cheapest season ticket for renewals has now risen from £365 to £385. For fans applying for season tickets, the cheapest seat will be £435, as prices for new holders have gone up by an average of 10 per cent, which will also be the case for matchday tickets.

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Jonny Evans was not injured when he was substituted during Leicester City’s 5-1 win over Watford on Sunday.

The centre-back was taken off with an hour played at Vicarage Road, Daniel Amartey coming on in his place. While Evans did seem like he was moving gingerly, manager Brendan Rodgers said he was just tired.

That should mean he is able to participate when City face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night in their penultimate game of the season. Victory there will practically, if not mathematically, guarantee a top-half finish.

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Leicester City have been given a "sort of ultimatum" ahead of the summer transfer window.

Central midfielder Dennis Praet has been on loan at Serie A side Torino, making 23 appearances this season despite missing the best part of three months with a serious foot injury. The Italian club are keen to bring him back for another year, though they are aiming