This summer of 2025, Patson Daka, the Zambian striker playing for Leicester City in the Premier League, is going through a challenging period marked by a serious ankle injury sustained in July during a friendly match against RC Lens. Confirmed by coach Steve Cooper, the injury required surgery and will keep Daka sidelined for several months. This setback comes as he was trying to regain form after a very difficult 2024-2025 season, during which he scored only one goal in 11 appearances across all competitions.
Despite these physical difficulties, Patson Daka remains an important figure for his club and the Zambian national team. Internationally, he has a strong record with 19 goals in 43 caps, and Zambia is counting on him for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, although he will unfortunately miss crucial matches against Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone.
In the transfer market, rumors suggest a possible move away from Leicester this summer, with confirmed interest from clubs like AC Milan. Such a transfer could offer him a new opportunity after several inconsistent seasons in the Premier League, where he has struggled to replicate the effectiveness he showed during his time at Salzburg.
This summer is therefore a pivotal moment for Patson Daka, balancing the need to recover from a serious injury, prove his worth on the pitch, and possibly prepare for a new chapter in his European career.
