Iversen’s shootout heroics save Leicester from shock at Stockport | Carabao Cup
Daniel Iversen’s debutant heroics offered Brendan Rodgers some mild aid from the Wesley Fofana switch saga, as Leicester scraped via within the Carabao Cup second spherical in opposition to League Two Stockport on penalties. Iversen had loved a quiet recreation because of Leicester’s dominance however he confirmed what he may do when it mattered, saving three-quarters of Stockport’s penalties earlier than Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor accomplished the job. It was merciless on Stockport however they are going to be hoping this might kickstart their season, too, after a sluggish begin on their return to the Soccer League. Ninety minutes and a tense shootout may need been a welcomed distraction from Leicester’s switch exercise. Fofana was once more absent from the squad. A £70m offer from Chelsea was rejected on Tuesday and the defender is at present coaching with the membership’s Below-23 staff. “He didn’t flip up for coaching someday final week,” Rodgers mentioned. “You want full dedication from gamers, they’re effectively paid and the very least you are able to do is flip up. You may’t then count on to stroll into our group. It’s been laborious for him to take care of and whereas he’s in…