December 24th 2024.
Leicester City's star striker, Jamie Vardy, has been on fire this season with six goals in the Premier League. However, his availability for their upcoming match against Liverpool on Boxing Day is now in question. In an interview, former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy shared that Vardy is facing an injury concern and will be closely monitored in the next 48 hours.
The 37-year-old Vardy played the full 90 minutes in Leicester's recent 3-0 defeat to Wolves at home. But it seems that he may have picked up a knock during the game, which could potentially keep him out of the crucial match against Liverpool. Van Nistelrooy, who is now a coach at Leicester, stated that Vardy's situation will be assessed in the next couple of days to determine if he will be fit to play on Thursday.
"We have to address Jamie," Van Nistelrooy said on Christmas Eve. "He picked up some knocks, so we have to evaluate his condition today and tomorrow to see if he's ready for Thursday. I don't want to reveal personal medical details, but we have to address it. Hopefully, it's nothing serious and he will be fine, but if not, it will only be a short-term issue."
Apart from Vardy, Leicester is also facing another setback as their goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen, is unlikely to return for the Liverpool match. The 20-year-old Dane was substituted at half-time during their game against Newcastle United on December 14 and missed the Wolves game as well. Van Nistelrooy shared that they are taking a cautious approach with Hermansen's recovery and want him to fully heal before returning to the pitch.
"It's all about his development and how he improves on a daily basis," Van Nistelrooy explained. "He's been making progress every day, but we don't want to rush him back. We want him to be fully fit before he plays for the team. I'm confident that he will return in the near future, but I can't say when exactly. We are monitoring his progress daily, and we also have Jak [Stolarczyk], who recently played for the Under-21s, so we have options to consider in the coming days."
It's clear that Leicester's coaching staff is taking a cautious approach with their players' fitness, and they are hoping for a speedy recovery for Vardy and Hermansen. With such crucial matches coming up, it's important to have all their key players in top shape. The fans will have to wait and see if Vardy and Hermansen will be able to take the field against Liverpool on Boxing Day.
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