Back to the Liverpool Newsfeed

Ricardo Pereira could make Leicester return against Liverpool with full-back back in full training after eight months out due to serious knee injury

Ricardo Pereira is in contention to return to action for Leicester for the first time since March when they take on Liverpool on Sunday.

The Portuguese star damaged cruciate knee ligaments in the Foxes’ 4-0 win over Villa – the final Premier League game before the coronavirus shutdown – but returned to full training during the international break and could play a part at Anfield.

Pereira was a key man for Leicester before his injury, claiming three goals and two assists from right-back and produced several devastating attacking displays.

Ricardo Pereira is in contention to return to action for Leicester for the first time since March

Without him, Leicester struggled to regain momentum after the spring lockdown and his return is a huge boost for boss Brendan Rodgers, whose side are top of the table ahead of their meeting with the champions.