Vardy out for 2 weeks

[yorkie1999]

Pity he didn't get booked against Bournemouth. Kill two birds with one stone.

[Bluearmyfox28]

Pity he didn't get booked against Bournemouth. Kill two birds with one stone.

Does the suspension still count for FA cup games if he received it in the prem?

If it does then the management team should of told Vardy to give a silly tatical foul away in order to get booked so we don't have that worry hanging over our heads of which game he might possibly miss.

[Beliall]

yellow cards are wiped now

[NewEnglandFox]

Pity he didn't get booked against Bournemouth. Kill two birds with one stone.

 

No more suspensions for accumulating 5 yellows. The new cutoff is 10 before April 2nd.

[yorkie1999]

No more suspensions for accumulating 5 yellows. The new cutoff is 10 before April 2nd.

Okay.

[Bluearmyfox28]

No more suspensions for accumulating 5 yellows. The new cutoff is 10 before April 2nd.

Interesting could be the reason why Vardy hasn't been closing down defenders like he usually does too... Yes he has a groin problem but that doesn't usually stop Vards working his socks off?

Maybe CR asked him to just hold back a bit as we need him available.

[HighPeakFox]

This is sooooooo obviously the club's way of "giving him a rest" without gaining too much media attention. 

 

Quite clever really. I also have a feeling they might have striker lined up, inanimately   

 

Inanimately?

[Vardinio'sCat]

Vardy or no Vardy, we know we need another striker to add depth and quality to our squad. All our other strikers are supposedly number 10, second strikers. Vardy is our only true number 9 and we need another one of them. 

 

Well, That is true for Krammy, not true for Shinji, and Leo I'm not sure about.

[Vardinio'sCat]

It's more the fact that he has better attacking qualities than Shinji and Ulloa.

Faster, more creative, arguably the better finisher, can work just as hard and maybe he is the better finisher.

In terms of the advantages the other two have over him, you could say they are both better tacklers. Ulloa is more valuable for his aerial ability, and Shinji is more valuable for his engine.

On top of this, there is nothing about Shinji or Leo that we don't know. They've had plenty of games to show what they can do.

Kramaric hasn't in this system and therefore he could be even better. Let's face it, he can't turn out worse than we expect can he? Because in terms of goal threat Leo and Shinji either through ability or formation offer very little.

It's not rocket science is it.

 

Have we seen Shinji up top then? what game was that in?

 

Saying there is nothing we do't know about him, when he hasn't played in his best position for any more than 5 mins strikes me as odd, given that this isn't rocket science.   

[Vardinio'sCat]

I may be wrong, but I thought there were certain injuries/minor surgeries that needed a bit of time.

Hamstring is one, for sure..even a tweak can put you out for three weeks or so.

And I thought groin strain was another.

I'm no medical expert so I'll leave it to the club, but I do hope we don't rush Vardy back a little too quickly.

Again, I think it shows just how reliant we are on him. This club really does need that second striker of quality who can take the burden off the lad a little. That said, I suppose it's the same for most clubs really...getting the second quality striker in.

 

I think the clue is in the term 'minor operation'. I agree that rushing crucial players back is folly. Fingers crossed

[Vardinio'sCat]

This is sooooooo obviously the club's way of "giving him a rest" without gaining too much media attention. 

 

Quite clever really. I also have a feeling they might have striker lined up, inanimately   

 

Wow, a zombie conspiracy theory!

 

I love the interweb...

[EnglishOxide]

Have we seen Shinji up top then? what game was that in?

Saying there is nothing we do't know about him, when he hasn't played in his best position for any more than 5 mins strikes me as odd, given that this isn't rocket science.

He has played further forward a couple of times yes, although admittedly not enough for us to make a completely fair judgement I suppose. But what we can judge him on is how he has played so far. He isn't strong on the ball at all, he is constantly getting pushed over or falling over. Isn't a particularly strong dribbler or passer. And doesn't seem to be prolific in front of goal. Of course it's harsh to judge him on goals given his main role in our squad, but he wasn't particularly prolific before joining us either.

[jammie82uk]

Vardy dismisses prospect of rest amid groin surgery reports

While Jamie Vardy is to go under the knife to cure a groin problem, the England man does not want to be rested over the rest of the season.

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy insists he will not be rested by Claudio Ranieri over the remainder of the season amid reports he is to undergo minor surgery on a groin problem.

Vardy is reportedly due to miss the FA Cup clash with Tottenham next weekend to cure the injury, having played with a broken wrist, an ankle problem and illness this season.

Ranieri suggested he may seek to rest Vardy over the coming months - despite the striker scoring 15 Premier League goals this term - but the England international is not convinced.

As he seeks to secure a place in England's Euro 2016 squad and cap a dream season with high-flying Leicester, the 28-year-old said: "Never. Nah. I will be fine, no worries about that. I won’t be having a rest.

"The illness last week has all gone now. I couldn't tell you what it was. I was deteriorating by the minute and bed-bound for a couple of days.

"I looked even worse the day after playing Liverpool. It took the wind out of me completely. I couldn't do anything apart from stay in bed."

Vardy's last goal for Leicester came in mid-December's victory over Chelsea, with his lack of goals in recent weeks coinciding with dropped Leicester points.

Defeat to Liverpool followed by draws with Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth have led to suggestions that Leicester's bubble has burst.

Leicester remain second - two points off Arsenal - and Vardy is keen to ensure both his and the club's seasons do not fizzle out.

"If I have a second half to the season like I have had a first half, then hopefully I will be on that plane [to Euro 2016]," he continued.

"You have seen what is going on at this club, it is building in a way so they can be challenging at the top all the time. We will keep doing what we are doing on the training field and see where it takes us.

"I am sure they said [the bubble had burst] after we played Liverpool but we managed to get a point against Man City.

"People talk but we have to let it go in one ear and out of the other, and concentrate on ourselves."

[jammie82uk]

If anyone thinks Kramaric can take Vardy's place they're deluded. I'm not against his being included in the squad but we need a top class striker to take Vardy's place and let no-one pretend otherwise.

I actually think we want at least two quality strikers. Ulloa's okay as back-up and Kramaric might prove something though I doubt it - but the two strikers are imperative if we're going to maintain our momentum...even when Vardy returns.

And like CCF says we probably need to plan for Vardy being out for a bit longer than a fortunight.

Ulloa okay as a backup? Have you not seen him play this season? Absolutely dreadful player can't understand why he gets in the first 11, if any of the four strikers need replacing then it is him

[Leicester_Numan]

I remember when Dickov had a groin op and was playing in the first team (and playing well!) Just a week later.

Vardy picked up the groin injury against Man U. It was slowing him down, though he did score against both Man U and Chelsea with it, and came pretty close on Saturday against Bournemouth.

In other words he stuck it out for over a month, until the best gapin the fixtures. Claudio, the scouts and the owners have known about this for six weeks. It is not a coincidence that the op will take place at the same time the transfer window opens. I think it very likely we have another striker before the second Spurs game

He picked up the groin injury against Watford, the foot injury was against United.

[The Doctor]

This is sooooooo obviously the club's way of "giving him a rest" without gaining too much media attention. 

 

Quite clever really. I also have a feeling they might have striker lined up, inanimately

We're resigning mark de vries?

[hornyhollthefox123]

Ulloa okay as a backup? Have you not seen him play this season? Absolutely dreadful player can't understand why he gets in the first 11, if any of the four strikers need replacing then it is him

No he doesn't! Ok he didn't play well on Saturday but he scored 11 league goals and 13 in all comps last year. If he consistently starts we know he scores.

This Ulloa argument is so tiring! Tell me another back up striker in the league who scored double figures in the league. Or who would be available for £10-15m as let's face it that's what 10+ goals in the prem is likely to cost and then be happy as back up?

[st albans fox]

No he doesn't! Ok he didn't play well on Saturday but he scored 11 league goals and 13 in all comps last year. If he consistently starts we know he scores.

This Ulloa argument is so tiring! Tell me another back up striker in the league who scored double figures in the league. Or who would be available for £10-15m as let's face it that's what 10+ goals in the prem is likely to cost and then be happy as back up?

He won't get 10 goals this season. He hasn't played well for ages. probably due to the fact that we aren't playing two up fromt so he isn't quite playing at the top like he would want to. In the 3-5-2 he could. Doesn't excuse his glaring misses when he had the chance though (against Utd and Everton)

[FLAN]

We have enough inanimate players thanks

[Candidcamera]

Jamie Vardy is so good who could replace him?

[MC Prussian]

If anyone thinks Kramaric can take Vardy's place they're deluded. I'm not against his being included in the squad but we need a top class striker to take Vardy's place and let no-one pretend otherwise.

I actually think we want at least two quality strikers. Ulloa's okay as back-up and Kramaric might prove something though I doubt it - but the two strikers are imperative if we're going to maintain our momentum...even when Vardy returns.

And like CCF says we probably need to plan for Vardy being out for a bit longer than a fortunight.  

Deluded? Says the man who can't stop promoting our youth setup even though we've hardly seen any real good talent come through lately...

 

I'd rather give Kramaric the nod in the cup in Vardy's place because he's got a similar stature and playing style (sauf the relentlessness and speed, mind).

I agree he's been frustrating to watch at times and we're nearing make-it-or-break-it time, but I have hope still and believe he's not been given the chance to show what he's really made of under Ranieri.

 

Neither Ulloa nor Okazaki have pulled out any trees this season as they have been equally wasteful or irritating on the pitch, they do however possess more experience on a top-league level.

[FireFox]

I must be the only one not worried. If he misses the league game, I still think we will win.

[Ric Flair]

Sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise when someone you rely on so much is out and you have to find someone else to step up and make an impact. I'm not saying this will definitely happen and there's a good chance we'll struggle without Vardy but it gives either Okazaki, Ulloa or Kramaric a chance to make a name for themselves. Okazaki has been crying out to play the Vardy role which he's done so throughout his career, you'd have doubts he can do it as effectively but you don't score 10-15 goals in the top division of Germany for several seasons without being able to lead the line well. Likewise, Ulloa hasn't really got going this season. He's looked an absolute slob at times but last season he was immense in patches and can soon find form so we shouldn't be too distressed yet. Kramaric is the gamble, the lad needs a miracle here by the looks of things but it happens in football. I'm not sure his game is suited to our philosophy hence why he's barely played but if he's been working hard at developing and is given a chance then you never know. It would be delightful if he could at least make an impact that propels him in to more matchday squads and could be useful off the bench. He is different from our other attackers and his control is second to none, I look at the Bournemouth game and can't help but feel that composure and twisting and turning he does in and around the oppositions box might have been ideal during those last 30 minutes when everything else was leading to frustration.

[Guest Col city fan]

Sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise when someone you rely on so much is out and you have to find someone else to step up and make an impact. I'm not saying this will definitely happen and there's a good chance we'll struggle without Vardy but it gives either Okazaki, Ulloa or Kramaric a chance to make a name for themselves. Okazaki has been crying out to play the Vardy role which he's done so throughout his career, you'd have doubts he can do it as effectively but you don't score 10-15 goals in the top division of Germany for several seasons without being able to lead the line well. Likewise, Ulloa hasn't really got going this season. He's looked an absolute slob at times but last season he was immense in patches and can soon find form so we shouldn't be too distressed yet. Kramaric is the gamble, the lad needs a miracle here by the looks of things but it happens in football. I'm not sure his game is suited to our philosophy hence why he's barely played but if he's been working hard at developing and is given a chance then you never know. It would be delightful if he could at least make an impact that propels him in to more matchday squads and could be useful off the bench. He is different from our other attackers and his control is second to none, I look at the Bournemouth game and can't help but feel that composure and twisting and turning he does in and around the oppositions box might have been ideal during those last 30 minutes when everything else was leading to frustration.

[FireFox]

Sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise when someone you rely on so much is out and you have to find someone else to step up and make an impact. I'm not saying this will definitely happen and there's a good chance we'll struggle without Vardy but it gives either Okazaki, Ulloa or Kramaric a chance to make a name for themselves. Okazaki has been crying out to play the Vardy role which he's done so throughout his career, you'd have doubts he can do it as effectively but you don't score 10-15 goals in the top division of Germany for several seasons without being able to lead the line well. Likewise, Ulloa hasn't really got going this season. He's looked an absolute slob at times but last season he was immense in patches and can soon find form so we shouldn't be too distressed yet. Kramaric is the gamble, the lad needs a miracle here by the looks of things but it happens in football. I'm not sure his game is suited to our philosophy hence why he's barely played but if he's been working hard at developing and is given a chance then you never know. It would be delightful if he could at least make an impact that propels him in to more matchday squads and could be useful off the bench. He is different from our other attackers and his control is second to none, I look at the Bournemouth game and can't help but feel that composure and twisting and turning he does in and around the oppositions box might have been ideal during those last 30 minutes when everything else was leading to frustration.

Good post buddy