Leicester boss provides injury news on Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has provided some important injury news on striker Jamie Vardy and centre-back Jonny Evans.
Another Friday Premier League clash awaits the Foxes as they look to defeat lowly Newcastle United back at King Power Stadium. This is a must-win match that shouldn’t be too troubling; other sides would’ve adopted the deep block at Leicester but the Magpies are never overly cautious – even with a former defender managing them!
Steve Bruce’s team appeared to be dreaming of sunbeds for their holidays already after they allowed a, relatively, distinctly average Arsenal side to dominate them in their previous outing. This is a definite bonus for Leicester who really should sweep Newcastle aside.
Leicester City injury updates from Brendan Rodgers
Thankfully the manager had some good news for the Blue Army as Wednesday’s pre-match press conference got underway. James Maddison is fit, of course, but the gaffer said the player is now working towards full fitness; what a boost it would be to have the England midfielder back at his best!?
Next up on the list was Jonny Evans, who is available for the upcoming English top-flight matchup; Evans had a foot problem but a scan has revealed no drastic or long-term issues.
Finally, and most crucially to some fans, Jamie Vardy has been given a clean bill of health following a knock. Worryingly the ex-England attacker’s ankle was swollen, yet there are no effects now, according to Rodgers.
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"So it should be the same squad that took on Southampton when City face Newcastle this Friday, but not without a few scares first.Evans had to have a scan on his foot, but that has come back all clear, with Vardy had a swollen ankle that has thankfully calmed down.Via Leicestershire Live"