Enzo Maresca, Leicester City manager, reports on Jamie Vardy, who was injured in training ahead of Friday’s away game at Leeds United.
Leicester City seem to have secured their place among the top two teams, but defeats leave second-placed Leeds United and third-placed Ipswich Town just six points behind the Foxes in the standings.
The defeat at Elland Road earlier this week was a huge blow to Leicester City’s title hopes, but worse still was that they were left without their star man Vardy.
Four goals in his last four games means he is one of the most fit players in the Championship, but a training injury means he could be out for a long time.
Speaking to Leicestershire Live, Maresca’s manager confirmed that although he doesn’t know exactly how long he will be unavailable for, it is likely to be “some time”.
“I don’t know. He will be out for a while. I don’t know exactly how long,” he stated.
A blow, but Leicester City have had enough:
Leicester City have been in a crunch of late, but this season they have undoubtedly been the strongest team in the division. Regardless of whether Vardy is healthy and available, they should have the strength to get over the line and secure promotion.
The Foxes have Patson Dak, Tom Cannon and Kelechi Iheanacho to choose from, who would fit in with most teams in the second division. Therefore, in the absence of Vardy, they have a lot of options.
Leicester City fans hope this is not the last time they will see their talismanic striker. At 37 years of age and with a contract expiring in the summer, the fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that he returns before the end of the season and helps them to promotion and/or lift the Championship Cup.