The latest injury news on Jamie Vardy and Luke Thomas
Foxes of Leicester provide the latest injury news on Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy and defender Luke Thomas ahead of Europa Conference League action.
To be in any quarter-final feels special. And that especially goes for athletes and supporters at a club the size of LCFC. Appreciation was certainly evident for the FA Cup triumph last campaign. Along with the Champions League QF appearance during the 2016/17 season.
Leicester meet PSV Eindhoven in the UECL on Thursday evening; a cautious first leg that shall be. City are grateful to have welcomed back to full fitness many of their crucial roster in recent times. However, vital stars such as Wilfred Ndidi and remain injured; the Nigerian won’t be fit for the remainder of the term.
Brendan Rodgers also detailed other problems in his PSV press conference, including Luke Thomas and Jaime Vardy. Thomas is now available for action, thankfully. But, unfortunately, Vardy has perhaps suffered a setback en route to a comeback.
Brendan Rodgers says left-back Luke Thomas will be available and in the squad for the match against PSV.
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) April 6, 2022
However, Jamie Vardy is facing an issue "striking the ball" in training, and is still out injured. Rodgers could not put a timeframe on his return. pic.twitter.com/LZBq0F2fKm
Other topics covered at Leicester City’s Europa Conference League presser
In addition to the gaffer giving his views and talking the journalists about multiple issues, adaptable fullback Timothy Castagne also spoke to the press. A Senior player always seem to accompany bosses to European media gatherings.
Castagne was asked about the current team feeling and status; the Belgian international’s opinion was insightful. He claims that the East Midlands club’s squad had a “sour taste in their mouths” following the draw at Old Trafford versus Manchester United. ‘Timo’ added that it is very encouraging to be disappointed (presumably by not winning) after playing away at Man Utd.
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In addition, the former Atalanta defender deemed the UECL a “good competition”; adding that these will be big games. Castagne seems to wisely suggest that prioritising the Euro tournament over the Premier League should be the King Power outfit’s aim.