Leicester boss Nigel Pearson believes Max Gradel's loan move to Leeds will benefit everyone involved.

The winger was a regular part of the Foxes squad that earned promotion last season but, after just one appearance this campaign, joined the League One leaders at the start of the week.

On the month-long deal, Pearson said: "It's great for Max and for us. Our squad has a lot more depth than it has had for a while so Max's first-team opportunities have been a bit limited.

"Now he will get the chance to be around the first team and it means that if after a month he is needed, he comes back with a bit of experience."