Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on Leicester City star James Justin after his superb defensive showing on Sunday.
Justin came through the ranks with Championship side Luton Town and he made his debut for them during the 2015/16 season.
He became a regular in their first-team from the 2016/17 term onwards. He thoroughly impressed for his boyhood club as he won their Young Player of the Year award that year and in 2018-19.
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The 22-year-old made the move to Leicester City in June 2019. He played a bit-part role last season as he only made 13 appearances in the Premier League.
But he has been a key player for the Foxes this term and he has already made 23 appearances in the top flight. He has been one of their most consistent performers this campaign.
The full-back started again as Leicester travelled to Molineux to face Wolves on Sunday. The youngster was given the tough task of marking Adama Traore.
Justin dealt with the winger well as Rodgers’ side kept a clean sheet on the road. Speaking post-match via the club’s official website, Rodgers lauded Justin after his showing against Wolves:
“Traore, once the game opens up, he’s such a threat. But I thought James Justin was outstanding with his defensive qualities. Hamza was there to support (Justin).
“If you leave (Traore) one vs. one, he’s so fast and powerful, he can go either way, but I thought the players dealt with that really well and snuffed out that threat.”
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