Rodgers on modern footballers as Ndidi labels Vardy a clown

Why Wilfred Ndidi called teammate Jamie Vardy a clown; meanwhile Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers speaks candidly on modern footballers.

We aren’t often blessed with non-media polished wisdom from managers. But this time our readers are in for a treat. You see, Rodgers is the most prudent of this contemporary breed of careful elite gaffers. Yet the Northern Irishman ironically offered revealing comments on his view of the modern footballers.

And, to me, merely hearing the phrase ‘modern footballers’ flicks a switch in my journalistic brain which is automatically expectant of negative headlines and content.

Though the 49-year-old, as previously stated, is particularly cautious when referring to his players. Which is possibly why this is more of an open statement, because it is in reference to current professionals in general. However, Rodgers was speaking a while after the dreadfully demoralising loss to Nottingham Forest, which clearly remained on his managerial mind.

During a recent press conference, the LCFC chief divulged that he had told his personnel not to worry about their looks or hair whilst on the pitch. Instead, he wishes they would again pull their socks up and play with childlike innocence as well as enthusiasm.

In fairness to the former Liverpool boss, I fully endorse his almost sweetly nostalgic reminiscing for childhood simplicity. Many of us would do well to remember Rodgers’ logic/advice and forget everything else when focusing on a task. Or maybe I just speak for myself.

Wilfred Ndidi lovingly labels Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy a clown

A lighthearted moment now, as midfielder Ndidi talked of Vardy specifically; we all know the ex-England man is a joker. Following lauding the striker as an inspiration for the team, Ndidi lovingly offered this insight into the squad:

"“On the field, he brings energy, the fighting spirit. Off the pitch, Vardy is a clown, he’s always tormenting,” he joked.Leicester Mercury"