Rodgers says he won’t destroy Under-23s’ careers over postponed games

Foxes of Leicester came across a recent intriguing quote from Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers, concerning the potential misuse of Under-23 players.

While going through some recent comments from Rodgers, in case we had missed anything, we discovered that we indeed had overlooked something. So here is our verdict.

Basically the LCFC manager was asked, a week or so ago, whether the club will use Under-23 players specifically in the Premier League. At the time, the amount of English top-flight fixtures being postponed was increasing.

Yet the former Liverpool gaffer made a particularly valid point with regard to protecting starlets and ensuring their futures are not damaged by rushing them into games. It was put to Rodgers that young stars could be disappointed if matches are cancelled in spite of their availability.

Whereas the Northern Irishman’s sensitive retort claimed that he didn’t want to ‘destroy burgeoning careers’ as not all athletes are ready for the ultimately testing EPL. Furthermore, he said that they will try players at the right time, such as the FA Cup.

Jannik Vestergaard seems confused over his Leicester City form

While FoL wants nothing more than every single Fox to succeed, as well as holding a desire for the lesser personnel and out-of-form players to improve or rediscover their previous prowess. Yet we are also going to give honest, fairly educated and well-informed appraisals of what we see.

Therefore Vestergaard becomes an easy target for criticism, though I do not wish to slam the struggling centre-back again. No. What is important is that he gains confidence and starts offering something to his teammates on the pitch.

The Denmark International is a capable defender on his day, one who is better on the ball for a towering man than some will be aware of. However, he must face reality – and doesn’t in his interview. Despite a slightly more competent performance versus Brighton & Hove Albion, he isn’t near the top of his game presently:

"“It’s been up and down for me and the team throughout the season. Over the past month, I feel I’m finding my form and match fitness. I’ve got past illnesses and small injuries and feel like I’m getting to where I know I can be.”Jannik Vestergaard, lcfc.com"