Jamie Vardy Injury: Updates on Leicester City Star's Recovery from Groin Surgery

Leicester City's star striker Jamie Vardy is ready for first-team action after undergoing minor groin surgery at the beginning of the year. He missed the Foxes' FA Cup draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Jan. 10.

Continue for updates.

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Vardy Returns vs. Spurs

Wednesday, Jan. 13

Claudio Ranieri named Vardy in his starting lineup for Leicester's Premier League match with Spurs at White Hart Lane.

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Vardy Surgery Confirmed

Sunday, Jan. 3

Rob Dorsett of Sky Sports News reported Vardy's operation to repair what's considered a "minor issue with his groin."

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Vardy Crucial to Leicester's Title Hopes

If there's one player Ranieri could ill-afford to lose, it's Vardy.

He broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for scoring in consecutive Premier League games earlier this campaign, finding the net in 11 straight matches, as noted by BBC Sport.

Without Vardy, the Foxes can always turn to former Brighton and Hove Albion target man Leonardo Ulloa, but that would mean a crucial and potentially harmful tweak to Leicester's playing style.

Ranieri's men have stunned the Premier League this season by terrorising defences with their lightning pace on the break. Vardy has been a central figure in this tactic.

His darting, rapier-like runs from anywhere along the front line have been a nightmare for every team Leicester have faced. In particular, few have had an answer for the combination of Vardy and creative winger Riyad Mahrez.

Indeed, if Leicester are going to challenge for top honours, this pair will need to remain fit.