Huddersfield Town’s Midfield Plans Hit by Antony Evans Injury Before Leicester Clash

• August 14, 2025
• C Badenhorst
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Antony Evans Injury Leaves Huddersfield Town Facing Early Season Test

Just days before facing Leicester City in their third Championship outing, Huddersfield Town received news that no club wants to hear: a new signing and midfield lynchpin, Antony Evans, is ruled out for at least six weeks. The 25-year-old’s knee injury, picked up during a seemingly routine pre-season friendly, has stirred up the team’s carefully laid plans for the opening part of the season.

Antony Evans came in over the summer, arriving with big expectations. He didn’t waste time leaving an impression in training sessions and pre-season matches. Speaking to reporters, head coach Lee Grant didn’t hide his frustration, saying, “It’s a big blow for us. Antony was doing really well in pre-season.” Scans confirmed the bad news, showing enough damage to keep Evans out beyond just the season's early momentum.

This kind of setback is tough for any squad, but it’s especially stinging when the player in question was pegged as a vital midfield contributor. Just weeks ago, fans and pundits alike speculated that Evans could be the missing puzzle for Grant’s plans to add stability and creativity in midfield.

Squad Depth and Opportunity as Huddersfield Prepare for Leicester

Despite the gloomy headlines, Grant isn’t pressing the panic button yet. “We have quality in the midfield department and other players will step up,” he told the press, hinting that competition for places remains open. Squad depth suddenly looks more important than ever, as the schedule ramps up with a visit to King Power Stadium looming.

The rest of the squad, according to Grant, is fully fit and ready to go. That puts the spotlight on other midfielders to seize the moment. Whether it’s a young academy product eager to make his mark or an experienced head looking for a bigger role, the manager’s message is clear: there’s an opportunity now for someone to step up and prove themselves.

Leicester City isn’t exactly the easiest assignment. The Foxes have their own ambitions of making a quick return to the Premier League and have started the season with real intent. Grant talked up the scale of the challenge but tried to keep things positive around his squad, highlighting the need to stay focused and flexible in the face of adversity.

All eyes now turn to August 16. With Evans watching from the sidelines, how Huddersfield reshuffle their approach and who grabs their chance in midfield could shape much more than just this fixture. It’s already clear this season isn’t going to hand out easy breaks early on.