Leicester defender Ricardo Pereira out for six months after Achilles surgery

INJURY BLOW: Leicester’s Ricardo Pereira, left, has been ruled out for up to six months after Achilles surgery. Pic: Tim Goode/PA

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed defender Ricardo Pereira will be out for up to six months after surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles.

Portugal right-back Pereira had an operation on Thursday after sustaining the injury during last Sunday’s friendly win against Sevilla.