Vardy out for few weeks
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ClaphamFox
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Vardy had a hernia op in January 2016, too 
WiggyFox
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i thought that was Kasper who had hernia op in 2016Vardy had a hernia op in January 2016, too
Paddysfoxes
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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will undergo hernia surgery and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.
The 34-year-old's 11 goals so far in the Premier League this season have helped put the Foxes firmly in the title race.
"We've been managing him over the past few months." said manager Brendan Rodgers.
"He can't hold it off for much longer - there's a lot of time in the season for him to make an impact."
Rodgers has two recognised forwards left who are fit, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho - but between them they have managed a single goal in the league this season.
However, attacking midfielders Harvey Barnes and James Maddison have scored 23 in all competitions.
When asked how Leicester would cope without Vardy, Rodgers added: "We've played without Jamie before and scored and won.
"He's contributed to the team over these past few weeks even if he hasn't scored.
"When you don't have one of the top strikers in the league, it's always going to be disappointing. It's not overly concerning, it's our best chance of getting him back.
"Perez is a natural striker. He doesn't threaten the backline as quickly as Vardy, but he's a great finisher. I've got Kels who can offer a threat too."
The 34-year-old's 11 goals so far in the Premier League this season have helped put the Foxes firmly in the title race.
"We've been managing him over the past few months." said manager Brendan Rodgers.
"He can't hold it off for much longer - there's a lot of time in the season for him to make an impact."
Rodgers has two recognised forwards left who are fit, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho - but between them they have managed a single goal in the league this season.
However, attacking midfielders Harvey Barnes and James Maddison have scored 23 in all competitions.
When asked how Leicester would cope without Vardy, Rodgers added: "We've played without Jamie before and scored and won.
"He's contributed to the team over these past few weeks even if he hasn't scored.
"When you don't have one of the top strikers in the league, it's always going to be disappointing. It's not overly concerning, it's our best chance of getting him back.
"Perez is a natural striker. He doesn't threaten the backline as quickly as Vardy, but he's a great finisher. I've got Kels who can offer a threat too."
ClaphamFox
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Leicesterās Jamie Vardy to miss one match as he undergoes groin surgery
Jamie Vardy is set to undergo minor groin surgery but the striker is expected to miss just one match rather than endure the two-week lay-off that had previously been feared
www.theguardian.com
Rabbajanks
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He was quite obviously at 50% full throttle in the last 2 games so correct decision. Perez in and let's do this!
LGFOX
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Leicesterās Jamie Vardy to miss one match as he undergoes groin surgery
Jamie Vardy is set to undergo minor groin surgery but the striker is expected to miss just one match rather than endure the two-week lay-off that had previously been feared
Just the one game. No wonder Iād forgotten it. Letās hope this is quick too
Wigston_Fox
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Keyhole surgery won't it be?
JohnMitten
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I think the nurses will be highly delighted when JV is on the table uncovered.
channys6thswan
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After a hernia op, you need to avoid doing things like riding a bike. So as long as we stop Will from spraying long passes to him, should be okay in no time
borebage53
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Best if he wears the bike clips a little higher up the leg!
