Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that Leonardo Ulloa is in contention to return to action in this weekend's Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion.

The 29-year-old striker has been absent for the last three weeks after suffering a thigh strain in training.

Ranieri remains slightly cautious over Ulloa's fitness, but is hopeful that he will be part of the squad on Saturday at The Hawthorns.

"I think Leo Ulloa will be available," Ranieri told reporters. "I didn't want to risk him [at Hull] but I think he'll be available. I will check today."

Jamie Vardy has been leading the line for the Foxes, scoring 10 goals in as many league matches.