Though in the sights of some clubs this summer, Islam Slimani was finally unable to leave Leicester City. Bad news for the Algerian striker who hasn’t tasted any match with the Foxes since the start of the season. And his troubles still continue.

In fact, Brendan Rodgers, the coach of the English club, does not count on Slimani and he confirmed it. He did not line up the former Sporting Lisbon striker for the Europa League pool phase. The competiton the Foxes will play this season.

Islam Slimani, who was returning from a loan to AS Monaco, performed quite well on the Rock last season. He was recently in the sights of Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais.