Ghana's Kamaldeen Sulemana to Miss Rennes Clash Against Daniel Amartey's Leicester City

Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has been ruled out of the UEFA Europa Conference League when his club Stade Rennes travel away to face Daniel Amartey's Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night.

The 20-year-old has not been in action with his French club since February after he suffered a back injury in training.

He has since been sidelined and will miss the showdown against his compatriot Daniel Amartey who is likely to start in defence for Leicester City.

Preview - Leicester City vs Stade Rennes

The Foxes have never won a major European title and will be looking to pick up the Europa Conference League trophy in its maiden season.

Rennes begin their Conference League knockout run this week as they secured automatic qualification to the last 16 after finishing top of their group. They enjoyed a comfortable group stage run, going unbeaten in all six games.

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The French outfit last made it this far in a European tournament back in the 2018-19 season. They were beaten 4-3 on aggregate in the last 16 of the Europa League by eventual finalists Arsenal after squandering a 3-1 first-leg lead.

Thursday's meeting will mark the first match between the two teams and will mark Leicester City's very first European encounter with a French opposition.

Rennes have lost all three of their games in England and will be hoping to end that run this week.

Leicester City manager Brendan Rogers praises Amartey's heroic performance

Sports Brief earlier reported that Ghana defender Daniel Amartey continues to receive the plaudits after his outstanding defensive display for Leicester City against Liverpool on Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old Ghana international produced a solid performance as Leicester halted high flying Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.

Manager Brendan Rogers after the game lauded the defender, claiming he was heroic in the match against the Reds.