Jamaal Lascelles, Leicester City’s winter signing, has not played for the club since appearing as a substitute in a 2-0 loss to Norwich City at the end of last month.

Lascelles was an unused substitute in Gary Rowett’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town last Saturday and 2-0 win over Bristol City on Tuesday.

The Foxes remain in serious relegation danger, but a return of four points from their previous two games has lifted them beyond the drop zone on goal differential.

Leicester will try to build on their recent success when they welcome Queens Park Rangers at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

Gary Rowett discusses the reason for Jamaal Lascelles’ lack of playing time at Leicester City.

Lascelles has not started for Rowett’s side since his debut in a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City on February 7, with the Foxes instead relying on fellow centre-backs Ben Nelson and Caleb Okoli.

Lascelles, on the other hand, was considered to be a valuable asset to the King Power Stadium team after proving his worth in the Premier League with his last club, Newcastle United.

When asked about the defender’s lack of minutes since joining the East Midlands club, Rowett stated, “Generally, as a centre-half, the more you build that confidence in your defensive shape, people like Ben start to improve his performances.”You’ve seen him and Caleb work together in recent games to keep Jamaal off the team. Despite my desire to play Jamaal due to his leadership skills, one of the other two players consistently outperforms me.I thought they were brilliant at Ipswich, and they were much better against Bristol City.”

Jamaal Lascelles still plays a significant part in Leicester City’s relegation battle.

Leicester’s relegation concerns have been increased by their six-point punishment, although the Foxes would still be in the relegation zone anyway.

Their prospects of escaping the relegation into League One has suffered from one of the worst defensive records in the Championship.

Only Queens Park Rangers, who have lost four games in a row, and Sheffield Wednesday, who have already been relegated due to severe mitigating factors, have conceded more goals than Leicester in the second tier this season.

As a result, Lascelles, who has good leadership qualities, as mentioned by Rowett, is expected to help his team’s backline continue to stabilise between now and the conclusion of season.

Fellow centre-backs Ben Nelson and Caleb Okoli did an outstanding job to ensure that the Foxes conceded only one goal against promotion hopefuls Ipswich, resulting in a vital draw at Portman Road.

Rowett’s current defensive pairing then performed even better, keeping a clean sheet in their victory over Bristol City.

However, Leicester’s general defensive record implies that they will start leaking goals again, prompting Rowett to rely on Lascelles’ dependable services.

The 32-year-old made over 250 games for Newcastle and played an important role in the club’s incredible journey from the Championship to the Champions League.

He is expected to be a crucial player for the Foxes in their efforts to avoid relegation to the League. One in the business end of the season, while he is providing tough opposition for Nelson and Okoli right now.