Cunningham joined the Foxes in October

Leicester City's on-loan defender Greg Cunningham is set to be sidelined for four months after breaking his leg in the 1-0 win against Hull.

The Republic of Ireland cap, 19, on loan from Manchester City, suffered the injury as a result of Liam Rosenior's tackle which saw him sent off.

"It's a broken tibia, which could mean he is probably away for four months," said Foxes manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

"He's in hospital and he'll have an operation today or tomorrow."

The former England coach added: "It is important to say that as far as Rosenior was concerned, it was not stupid.

"It was bad luck and he didn't mean to do it, so there should be no shadow over him."

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The victory moved the Foxes to within four points of the play-off places.

"We deserved to win, we played good football and we haven't won away for a long time. But of course when you have an injury like that it changes the mood," he added.

"It was a very good win for us today and Swansea will be another difficult game.

"What I have learned in this league is that it doesn't really matter who you meet. The difference between the top and bottom teams is nothing, but I would think we could make the play-offs at least if we keep playing like this."

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