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Leicester star with over 100 appearances may have just played his last game after horror show vs Newcastle

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One Leicester City star failed to impress against Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Foxes were beaten 4-0 by the Magpies at St James’ Park to leave them 16th after as many Premier League games.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
11 NewcastleNewcastle16 6 5 5 23 21 2 23
12 TottenhamTottenham15 6 2 7 31 19 12 20
13 Man UtdManchester United15 5 4 6 19 18 1 19
14 West HamWest Ham15 5 3 7 20 28 -8 18
15 EvertonEverton15 3 6 6 14 21 -7 15
16 LeicesterLeicester16 3 5 8 21 34 -13 14
17 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace15 2 7 6 14 20 -6 13
18 IpswichIpswich16 2 6 8 16 28 -12 12
19 WolvesWolves16 2 3 11 24 40 -16 9
20 SouthamptonSouthampton15 1 2 12 11 31 -20 5

It was a first defeat for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester boss and the 48-year-old would’ve been left concerned by the performances of some of his players.

One star was particularly disappointing and with the January transfer window coming up, it may mean he has played for the last time.

Newcastle United v Leicester City - Premier League
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Hamza Choudhury disappoints in return to Leicester starting XI

For the first time this season, Hamza Choudhury started for the Foxes in the Premier League.

With Boubakary Soumare, Wilfred Ndidi and Harry Winks all unavailable, Choudhury partnered Oliver Skipp in the middle of the park.

However, both failed to impress and between the Foxes duo it took 60 minutes to make a tackle.

Choudhury looked nervous on the ball and whenever trying to play it forward, would give the ball away.

Leicester City should consider selling Hamza Choudhury in January

Choudhury was one of four Leicester academy prospects in the squad against Newcastle on Saturday and has been a recognisable face in the first team for well over five years now.

The 27-year-old has made over 100 appearances for the Foxes but has never managed to establish himself as a regular starter in the squad.

Newcastle United v Leicester City - Premier League
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Once all of Van Nistelrooy’s midfield options are available it’s hard to foresee the Bangladesh international getting much game time.

Funds will need to be raised to improve the squad and with the January transfer window coming up, Choudhury could add a few extra million into the bank.

Given this age and experience, he could be a good asset for a Championship club and if so, there is every chance that we may not see Choudhury feature again.