Vardy, Thomas, Albrighton – Leicester City injury news ahead of Manchester United clash

The international break is over and Leicester City are returning to action for a two-month run-in that will determine if it's a season to remember or one to forget.

They kick off that run-in with a trip to Manchester United this Saturday. Pleasingly, they will be taking a squad to Old Trafford that has had more injury comebacks than fresh problems in recent weeks.

There are still a few issues to contend with, but the returns of Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana and Timothy Castagne just before the international break is a big boost to a defence that has struggled throughout the season. They are all in contention to start at Manchester United.

Below, there is a full rundown of City's injured players, what Brendan Rodgers has said about them and when they might return, as well as the latest on those just making their way back into the team.

The newest name on the list is the young left-back. While he started one of England Under-21s' two European Championship qualifying wins over the international break, he was sent back to City before the other after picking up a hamstring injury, but he should not out for too long.

At his press conference to preview the United game, Rodgers said: "He’ll struggle for the weekend. He had an issue around his hamstring. They had a look at it with England but felt he wasn’t going to be available for the second game, so sent him back to continue his rehab here.”

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.

“We’ll see day by day," Rodgers said at his press conference this week. "He’s certainly