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Leicester boss Claude Puel says injury concerns are understandable after difficult period

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Claude Puel says there are a number of factors contributing to player injuries after a difficult month for Leicester, with Jamie Vardy a doubt for the Brighton game

Claude Puel says he is not surprised fitness has been an issue for his Leicester players during a difficult period for the club.

Jamie Vardy is a major doubt for Leicester's fixture against Brighton due to a groin injury, while Harry Maguire will miss out again following a knee injury.

Puel says it has been "tough" for players to prepare for games due to a number of factors, after owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five killed in a helicopter crash following the 1-1 draw with West Ham last month.

"I think it's a lot of things," Puel said. "The two last games for Jamie and for the players, they give their best with tiredness, with travel to Bangkok and with all this emotion. With all those things, it was tough to prepare for the players.

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Puel says James Maddison and Harry Maguire are both recovering from knee injuries which saw them withdraw from the last England squad

"If we ever had some injury, a little injury, we can understand why."

While James Maddison is back in training after a knee problem, Rachid Ghezzal is a doubt for the trip to the Amex after a knock.

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Puel said on Thursday he feels the club must look to the future and restore focus on the football following an emotional month.

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