The 26-year-old right-back has been ruled out for the season with damaged ankle ligaments. He took to Twitter to thank the fans for their messages and support.
Pereira has been excellent for Leicester City this season and the Foxes will certainly miss him. He is one of the best full-backs in the Premier League right now.
When the league resumes, Leicester will be looking to seal their place in the top four and they will have to work harder to win their games without their key players.
It will be interesting to see how Brendan Rodgers copes with the absence of a key defender.