Leicester boss confirms what no fan wanted to hear about Vardy | OneFootball

Regrettably, things are going from bad to worse to worser still for Leicester City at the moment. Of all people to lose, the talismanic Jamie Vardy is the last person the Foxes staff and fan base want unavailable. A slight glimmer of hope existed for the east Midlands team in the form of the former England international. Yet his probable absence makes the ridiculously tough task of securing any points at Anfield versus Liverpool almost impossible.

But the King Power club have often overcome adversity and the odds in our lifetimes. As we know and have all witnessed on several occasions. Nevertheless, the trip to Merseyside will become a lot harder if the fabled and deadly 37-year-old striker is unfit for the festive fixture this coming Boxing Day.

City are already struggling this season with respect to the minimum aim of surviving. There was excitement and optimism at the somewhat left-field appointment of Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy. He's certainly up against it now!

Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City press conference before facing Liverpool

Playing the Reds is never easy, on Merseyside it's an absolute mission! The previous occasion when the Leicestershire outfit managed to claim victory against LFC in any match was December 2021. That one ended 1-0 to LCFC thanks to Ademola Lookman netting for the home side. Since then, the Foxes have lost their subsequent four clashes with their next opponents.

During his presser, the Dutchman in charge on Filbert Way was asked if his squad had sustained 'Any fresh injuries?'. He then addressed his injured goalscorer and team leader. Vardy suffered 'some knocks', van Nistelrooy confirmed.