Zorya Luhansk 1-0 Leicester: Player Ratings as Foxes Miss Chance to Secure Top Spot

Leicester succumbed to a late 1-0 defeat at the hands of Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League on Thursday night, meaning the battle for top spot in Group G will go down to the final game.

A turgid first half saw neither side really take control of the match, with the visitors rocked by an early injury to Caglar Soyuncu.

Brendan Rodgers' side looked the more likely throughout the second half, with Wesley Forfana missing a golden opportunity when afforded a free header from eight yards out, and the missed chance would come back to haunt them late on.

With Leicester pushing for a winner, the home side broke away and following some slick build-up play, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh was on hand to secure the win for his side.

That's the highlights out of the way, now to the Leicester player ratings.

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

Danny Ward (GK) - 6/10 - Asked to deputise for Kasper Schmeichel and didn't have a whole lot to do in fairness. Shoed good command of his area when called upon and little he could do about the goal.

Ricardo Pereira (RB) - 6/10 - Continued his quest for match sharpness and looked solid enough. Will be a huge boost for Rodgers when fully-fit.

Wes Morgan (CB) - 7/10 - Impressive when called upon. Not asked to stretch his 36-year-old legs too often but looked composed in possession nevertheless.

Caglar Soyuncu (CB) - N/A - Hobbled off with just 17 minutes on the clock. Not a good sign as he continues his comeback from the latest injury.

James Justin (LB) - 8/10 - The pick of the Leicester bunch. Afforded width and energy down the Foxes left and was a constant outlet.

2. Midfielders

Wilfred Ndidi (CM) - 7/10 - The type of combative and powerful performance we've come to expect from the midfield man. Taken off in the second half as Rodgers looked to rest his legs before the weekend clash with Sheffield United.

Hamza Choudhury (CM) - 6/10 - Kept things ticking over in the midfield and didn't do much wrong despite not being particularly outstanding.

Dennis Praet (CM) - 7/10 - Another good display from the Belgian who is beginning to look a key part of this Leicester squad.

3. Forwards

Cengiz Under (RW) - 6/10 - Full of running and looked a constant threat on the break, though proved to be a little wasteful in the final third. Provided a great cross which Forfana should have scored from.

Kelechi Iheanacho (ST) - 7/10 - A very good shift from the frontman. Not given the best of service from his teammates but constantly looked to stretch the opposition with his pace.

Harvey Barnes (LW) - 6/10 - Looked much brighter in the second half but was guilty of showboating a little too often when his teammates needed direct service.

4. Substitutes

Wesley Fofana (CB) - 6/10

Luke Thomas (LB) - 5/10

Nampalys Mendy (CM) - 5/10

Christian Fuchs (RB) - 5/10

James Maddison (CM) - 6/10