The crew’s main scorer this season was injured in a 1-0 win over Liverpool final week and was initially anticipated to return this month.

“We’re taking a look at as much as eight weeks,” Rodgers mentioned. “His is the upper finish of his hamstring. You’re looking into March for Jamie. He doesn’t want an operation and that was the one excellent news from it.”

The information was worse for centre-back Jonny Evans, who wanted surgical procedure on his injured hamstring. The Northern Eire worldwide will likely be side-lined till April, Rodgers mentioned. Evans was injured throughout the 4-0 win over Newcastle on Dec. 12.

“Jamie will likely be out for a variety of weeks. It’s been unlucky for him, however we’re taking a look at as much as eight weeks, so he will likely be out for a time frame.”

Supervisor Brendan Rodgers spoke about Jamie Vardy’s harm and the supply in his squad pre-#LeiWat

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Vardy has scored 9 objectives, third-most within the Premier League this season. His absence leaves Leicester with a striker scarcity, as Patson Daka continues to be recovering from an harm and Kelechi Iheanacho is with Nigeria on the African Cup of Nations.

Rodgers had earlier attributed Vardy’s harm to the packed festive schedule and the additional calls for positioned on gamers attributable to COVID-19.

FA Cup champion Leicester hosts Watford on Saturday within the third spherical of the competitors.