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Leicester City duo that Marti Cifuentes loves could be missing for a whole month this season

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The next generation of Leicester City talent are finally coming through the ranks.

After the departure of Jamie Vardy and other high-profile figures in recent years, it’s time for the next generation to create their own legacy.

Marti Cifuentes has put his faith in the academy and so far it has paid off, with the Foxes having won three and losing one.

Two of the players that have caught the eye are both early into their Leicester careers, but the Foxes face the prospect of losing them for the entirety of November.

Marti Cifuentes embraces Jeremy Monga and Louis Page after Leicester City's win vs Birmingham City
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Leicester could lose Jeremy Monga and Louis Page for a month

Jeremy Monga and Louis Page have forced their way into Leicester’s first team, and by the looks of things, are here to stay.

Monga turned down Manchester City and others to stay with the Foxes while Page has impressed in the youth ranks and also earned his chance.

Both have key roles to play in the Championship campaign but could be away from the side in November should they be called up to England U17s World Cup squad.

Jeremy Monga and Louis Page in a Leicester City training session
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The tournament, taking place in Qatar, clashes with a key part of the season that includes Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Stoke City, Southampton and Sheffield United.

In theory Leicester could prevent the duo from playing for England U17s, but they will have to cross that bridge when they come to it.

Marti Cifuentes will be desperate to keep Jeremy Monga and Louis Page

Considering the two players are 16 and 17 respectively, they haven’t looked out of their depth at all.

The youngsters have both contributed, with Monga getting a goal and assist while Page assisted Abdul Fatawu’s opener in the win against Birmingham City.

After their win against the Blues, Cifuentes singled out the pair, saying: “I am pleased for my players and the young ones – (Louis) Page and (Jeremy) Monga – had really good energy. They will help us for sure, but that was also about everyone.”