Cremonese defender plays down Leicester comparisons, but ‘We have Vardy’ | OneFootball

Federico Baschirotto does not hide his admiration for Jamie Vardy but plays down comparisons with Leicester City: ‘We think about ourselves.’

Cremonese have had a fantastic start to the season as they sit 8th in Serie A with 14 points in nine games.

Vardy joined the newly promoted Serie A side on a free transfer in the summer and has already scored one goal this season.

“He’s a champion, on the pitch, but especially off it. He shows the way with the example. When I met him, I told him that I followed Leicester’s race for the title when I was younger,” Baschirotto told Gazzetta.

CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Jamie Vardy of US Cremonese scores before the goal was disallowed due to being offside during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 25, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

“We have Vardy, but let’s leave comparisons [with Leicester City] aside and just think about ourselves.”

Cremonese host Juventus tomorrow, in Luciano Spalletti’s debut as the Old Lady’s head coach. The Grigiorossi are just one point below the Bianconeri in the Serie A table.

“It doesn’t change anything. Juventus still have important values and high-level players. On paper, they are stronger than us, but the pitch will do the talking,” Baschirotto said.

CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Jamie Vardy of US Cremonese celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 25, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

“I don’t look at the table. Juventus are a great team, but we are aware of what’s needed: humility, respect, but not fear. We are becoming increasingly aware of our potential. So, I respectfully say: Win? Why not. Obviously is complicated, but we don’t lack determination.”