Manager Enzo Maresca said Jamie Vardy was absent from training after scoring the winning goal against Sunderland on Tuesday night, while also providing a broader update on the fitness of Leicester City’s squad. .
– Enzo Maresca gave an update on the team’s fitness
– Leicester City face Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday (3pm GMT kick-off)
– Jamie Vardy to be assessed ahead of game in East Yorkshire
– Casey McAteer and Dennis Prato are out, but Jannik Vestergaard returns from suspension
Sky Bet Championship Leader Visit MKM Stadium to make a tackle Hull City Saturday with 10 games left in the season. Vardies On Tuesday, his header in the 13th minute decided the game. 26th league win in the 2023/24 season.
Speaking ahead of another trip north to Hull. Maresca Evaluated the options available to him. Jannik Westergaard’s His two-game suspension has already passed. Casey McAteer and Dennis Praet He continues to be sidelined due to injury.
“Casey is still out” Manager Said. “It’s the same problem he’s had in the past. It’s a little less severe than last time, so we hope he can be back in two, three, four weeks.”
“The only one is Jamie. After the Sunderland game he didn’t train with us. It doesn’t matter, he just needs a little rest. He joined this session today. We’ll see if we can do it. It’s just a question, with Jamie, to manage him because of his age.
“He played the other day, but he didn’t train with us the next two days so we’ll see him this afternoon. Dennis Prato is still out with an injury, but that’s it.”
conor cody He entered the squad in midweek to help City take the three points against Sunderland, but with Vestergaard back in contention, Maresca will have to worry about selection before Hull. Dew.
“It’s always difficult, not just now,” the Italian added. “Conor played and we won. He’s also been an important player for us in the past when he’s been out. He’s done a great job on and off the pitch.”
“The important thing is that they are all available and you can choose.”