Europa League: Zorya 1-0 Leicester - Top stars missing as Foxes fall in Ukraine

Ukrainian side Zorya emerged victorious over English side Leicester City in the Europa League encounter on Thursday night.

Europa League: Zorya 1-0 Leicester City. Photo: @LCFC

The Foxes fielded against their hosts without top stars as they have already secured qualification into the last 32 of the tournament.

The visitors will have to clinch a win over AEK Athens in their next clash to finish winners of Group G after falling to their Ukrainian hosts by a lone goal.

"A disappointing night" for Brendan Rogers' side in Ukraine ⬇

"It's a disappointing night for Leicester but it's still in their hands to top the group." 💬

Live #ZrlLei reaction 👆 pic.twitter.com/9JXNnNR1f9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 3, 2020

Foxes Head Coach Brendan Rogers rested his top players Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans, Kasper Schmeichel and Youri Tielemans as he gave minutes to returnees Wilfred Ndidi, Caglar Soyuncu and Ricardo Pereira.

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh netted Zorya's winner late in the 84th minute.

Full-Time in Ukraine: Zorya 1-0 Leicester City ⬇