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Leicester receive injury boost with star striker Jamie Vardy closing in on a return after having hernia surgery - and Brendan Rodgers is hopeful he'll be ready for Sunday's trip to Wolves

Jamie Vardy is closing in on a return to the Leicester team this week following hernia surgery.

The striker, 34, has missed his club’s last four games but is set to hand the Foxes a major boost in the coming days.

Manager Brendan Rodgers said: ‘We’re hopeful that Jamie towards the weekend won’t be too far away which will be great news for us. That’s what we anticipate.’

Leicester have missed Jamie Vardy in their draw against Everton and defeat to Leeds

Leicester have missed Jamie Vardy in their draw against Everton and defeat to Leeds

Brendan Rodgers says Vardy is recovering well and should be available for the Foxes 'shortly'

Vardy will miss Leicester’s trip to Fulham on Wednesday before the club travel to Wolves on Sunday.