Kasper Schmeichel faces six weeks on sidelines after fracturing hand in Leicester City's Champions League draw with Copenhagen

Daily Mail | November 3, 2016

Leicester City goalkeeper is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his hand in their Champions League draw with Copenhagen on Wednesday night.

The Denmark international injured his right hand during the first-half of the goalless draw at the Parken Stadium and is set to see a specialist upon his return to the UK on Thursday.

Schmeichel, 29, has played every minute of Leicester's maiden Champions League campaign, which saw them win their opening three matches against Club Bruges, Porto and Copenhagen.

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has fractured his hand in their 0-0 draw with Copenhagen in the Champions League

Schmeichel could face up to six weeks on the sidelines if he requires surgery on his handu00a0 — Schmeichel could face up to six weeks on the sidelines if he requires surgery on his hand

Schmeichel made a crucial save in the closing stages from Andreas Cornelius header

Their 0-0 draw in Denmark keeps them in pole position to qualify for the knockout phase with a home match against Bruges to come in three weeks' time.