Cooper on Edouard's eligibility and 'clarity' on PSR charges

katie stafford - bbc sport journalist

Thu, 12 Sept 2024, 10:08 am·1-min read

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

There are no fresh injury concerns coming out of the international break but "some are still recovering" from their games and travel.
He said "it is a bit frustrating" that striker Odsonne Edouard is not eligible to play against his parent-club Palace but it is in the terms of his loan deal.
On the club being cleared of PSR charges: "It’s obviously a positive thing. Personally, even before joining, the club were pretty calm about the situation. It is good that the supporters have clarity and so does the game."
He said the staff and players "were ready to stand up and fight for the club" if the outcome had not been positive.
He said "we are still building our identity" but the squad show "real commitment and togetherness" in training and on the pitch.
On players returning from international duty and preparing for the weekend: "It is no disadvantage as every Premier League team will lose a lot of players and they come back staggered. We are no different and we are just adapting."