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Rodgers ‘happily’ welcomes Slimani back to Leicester City fold after three loan spells

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed Islam Slimani has a role to play in his team after turning down the chance to leave the club for a fourth loan spell.

The 32-year-old striker has spent the last two-and-a-half seasons away from the King Power Stadium with loan stints at Newcastle United, Fenerbahce and Monaco.

Rodgers explained why the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner is yet to make a matchday squad this season, but he is upbeat about the impact he can have on his team.

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“Yes (there is a role for Slimani),” Rodgers said as per Leicestershire Live.