Rodgers knew of Grealish injury before Leicester defeated Aston Villa

Villa endured a 2-1 home loss against Leicester on Sunday while they tried to  earn their place in the final third without their team captain,

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There were posted rumors of his absence on social media the day before the match, and Rodgers' been aware of the news ahead of time.

Rodgers mentioned before the match:

“We always have to prepare that he [Grealish] was going to play.

“I’d heard maybe 24 hours before that there was a doubt but you can never always believe things, the rumours that go around, so we have to be aware and think that he is going to play.”

Villa head coach, Smith was frustrated over the leaked team information and vowed to take action against those responsible.

“I was made aware on social media there were rumours he was not going to play,"

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"If that is coming out of our training ground I will find out where it is coming from and reprimand whoever it is coming from.

“It is something I wouldn't be happy with and we will certainly get to the bottom of it.”

Smith couldn't give time for Grealish's recovery, but he did confirm that he has a leg problem that won't be "long term".

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"If I'm an optimist maybe he'll be back for Leeds or, if not, Sheffield United but I have to be guided by him and the medical staff and see how it is."

Leicester still sit 3rd in the Premier League after the last triumph. Villa, meanwhile, fell to eighth following their loss to the Foxes.

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