Rodgers: Vardy Will Be in the Squad
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers, says that Jamie Vardy will make his return today, Tuesday 27 January, during the club’s FA Cup semi-final second legs clash with Aston Villa.
The 33-year-old English striker sustained a glute injury when the Foxes took on West Ham last Wednesday, 22 January.
In a recent pre-match press conference, Rodgers claimed that Vardy will be part of the squad that will take on the Lions at Villa Park.
He said: “[Vardy will] be in the squad. He’s worked very hard since picking up the injury in midweek. We’ll give it another full day … and decide if he starts or comes off the bench. But he will have a part to play.”
However, the Northern Irish coach reassured fans that he will not push the striker too hard.
He explained: “I’d rather have an 80% Jamie Vardy than no Jamie Vardy at all … but we also have to consider the risk of further injury, and that’s what we’re weighing up.”
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