The 20-year-old centre-back was stretchered off during City’s pre-season victory over Villarreal on Wednesday, and has since posted on social media from hospital

Wesley Fofana has suffered a fracture to his fibula, the defender has said on social media.

Fofana was stretchered off during Leicester City’s 3-2 win over Villarreal on Wednesday night, the 20-year-old immediately signalling for assistance after a scissor challenge by forward Fer Nino.

He was treated by doctors and physios on the pitch for five minutes, the 20-year-old given oxygen before he was lifted onto a stretcher and wheeled off to standing ovation from 17,000 City fans.

After being taken to hospital, the defender posted on Instagram at midnight that, while he was awaiting the final diagnosis, he had suffered a fracture to his fibula, also known as the calf bone.

In an accompanying picture, the defender is smiling, but says “it is a bad day”. He is expected to be out for at least a few months while he recovers, although further assessments will give a clearer picture of his time on the sidelines.

Fofana wrote: “Hello guys, many thanks for all your messages. It is a bad day today but I am in a tremendous club with a wonderful medical team.

“I will give you news as soon as I have a final diagnosis but we already know that I have a fibula fracture. I will come soon and stronger. Do not worry, I am a warrior.”

His manager Brendan Rodgers is also due to provide an update on Thursday afternoon, when he speaks to the media at 3pm ahead of the Community Shield on Saturday.

For the game, City will have to choose a new centre-back partner for Caglar Soyuncu, with Jonny Evans also currently out injured. Daniel Amartey, Filip Benkovic, Wilfred Ndidi, or 17-year-old Ben Nelson seem to be City’s options at this moment.

But the club will also delve into the transfer market in search of a new centre-back, something they were already considering amid Evans’ problem.