Leicester City goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk sustains season-ending knee injury

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Leicester City goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk sustains season-ending knee injury
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Leicester City goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk will miss the remainder of the season following a severe knee injury. The 25-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear during the opening minute of a match against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday. Stolarczyk is scheduled to undergo surgery as early as next week. He joins teammate Ben Nelson on the list of Leicester City players sidelined with long-term ACL injuries this season. Leicester manager Russell Martin confirmed the club is preparing for both players to be unavailable for the rest of the campaign, though he remains hopeful for a potential recovery before the season concludes. The duo will work together during their rehabilitation process.

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  • Jakub Stolarczyk suffered an ACL injury in the first minute of the match against Plymouth Argyle.
  • The 25-year-old goalkeeper is expected to have surgery next week.
  • Stolarczyk is the second Leicester player to sustain an ACL injury early in the current season.
  • Ben Nelson is also undergoing recovery from an ACL injury.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo SportsFoxes' Stolarczyk out for season with knee injury
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Leicester City goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk is ruled out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

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