<p>LEICESTER, England — Leicester midfielder James Maddison will miss the Europa League match against Slavia Prague because of a hip injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said Wednesday.</p>
<p>While the Foxes prepared to host the Czech champions on Thursday in the second leg of the round of 32, Maddison was in London seeing specialists for a hip problem that required surgery last summer.</p>
<p>“We don’t believe he needs more surgery,” <a href="https://www.lcfc.com/news/2042893/rodgers-maddison-to-miss-slavia-prague-tie">Rodgers said</a>. “It’s irritable where he’s had the issue before. We’re just getting all the information on it.”</p>
<p>Rodgers didn’t offer a timeline for Maddison’s return: “He won’t be available for the game. He’s in consultation with our doctor and some specialists and they’re just trying to see where we’re at, but certainly for tomorrow night, he misses out.”</p>
<p>The 24-year-old attacking midfielder saw specialists Tuesday and Wednesday. </p>
<p>He scored Leicester’s first goal in a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday but walked off gingerly midway through the second half, having complained of both foot and hip injuries after a heavy but fair tackle by Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.</p>
<p>Maddison has tallied 11 goals and 10 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.</p>
<p>Leicester drew 0-0 in the first leg last week in Prague.</p>
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