Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has defended Hamza Choudhury after accusations from Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce.
Bruce criticised his "horror" challenge on Matt Ritchie last week.
"I spoke to Steve after the game. It's one of those challenges, it's very committed," he said.
"He's a real genuine, honest boy, Hamza, so he certainly wasn't looking to injure anybody.
"It was a strong challenge. He went in with the intent to win the ball, which was clear, and then maybe just on the follow through has just slightly injured Ritchie.
"He wouldn't go in on purpose. He's a very strong player, a very honest player and we don't ever want to lose that from him. He understands it's a part of the game he needs to focus on."
