Vardy, Ndidi, Perez - Leicester City injury news ahead of Crystal Palace clash

Leicester City are going into this Sunday's clash at home to Crystal Palace with a strong bill of health.

That has been a rarity for City this season in a campaign that has been blighted by injuries and illnesses galore. Jonny Evans and Wesley Fofana are back playing together again, while many players with niggling problems are now back.

Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi are two huge misses for Brendan Rodgers' men though, with Ndidi out for the season and more news on Vardy being eagerly anticipated. Ahead of that game, the injury picture is looking better for City. Below, there is a full rundown of City's injured players, what Brendan Rodgers has said about them and when they might return...

: Hamstring

The striker picked up a knee injury in the win over Leeds United, which followed an injury lay-off caused by a hamstring problem. In all, it means he has made just one start and one substitute appearance in 2022. However, there is hope he can return soon.

: TBC

: "Jamie won’t be back. He’s got a final injection on Tuesday and we’ll see what the reaction is to that. We're hoping we get positive news on that. Soyuncu will come back into the squad, apart from that it’s the same squad."

: Sore abductor

: vs Crystal Palace (H) (Mar 10)

: “He trained today (Friday). He had a soreness in his abductor. He’s back in training today.”

: Illness

: vs Crystal Palace (H) (Mar 10)

: “We’ll see. He’s just out this afternoon (Friday). He’s felt rough for a few days.”

: Medial ligament damage

The defensive midfielder has now been ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery. Rodgers had suspected medial knee ligament problems after he hobbled off at Rennes, and after getting a second opinion, Ndidi had an operation that he will be