Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has broken his hand and will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks. 

The 29-year-old was injured after punching the ball during his side’s goalless draw with Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

‘Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his hand in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League draw in Copenhagen,’ a club statement confirmed.

‘The Denmark international injured his right hand during the first half of the goalless draw at Parken Stadium and will see a specialist upon returning to the UK with the rest of the squad.’

Leicester City will now welcome West Bromwich Albion to the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

Kick-off has been set for 18:30.