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“Will Jamie Vardy be fit to play against Liverpool? Ruud van Nistelrooy updates when asked if Jamie Vardy will be fit to play Leicester’s Boxing Day clash against Liverpool
Liverpool will look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they face Leicester City on Boxing Day.
The Reds will head into Christmas in first place, having enjoyed a fantastic season so far, and they will be eager to provide more festive cheer for their supporters at Anfield.
For Leicester, it’s a challenging time to take on Liverpool. The Foxes come into the match on the back of two heavy losses in their last two Premier League games, losing 4-0 and 3-0. Going further back, they’ve won just once in their last nine league matches.
In these tough times, Leicester desperately need all their key players available, but according to new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, star striker Jamie Vardy may not be fit for Thursday’s match.
Jamie Vardy’s fitness race for Liverpool match
Despite approaching his 38th birthday in January, Vardy remains a crucial player for Leicester, having scored six goals in 16 league appearances this season.
He has started every one of those matches and would likely be a starter for Van Nistelrooy’s fourth game in charge.
However, the former Manchester United striker revealed in a press conference on Tuesday that Vardy’s fitness for the Anfield clash is uncertain.
“We have to assess Jamie,” Van Nistelrooy said when asked about injury concerns. “He picked up a few knocks. We’ll see if he’s ready for Thursday.
I don’t want to disclose any personal medical updates, but hopefully, he’ll be fine. If not, it will be short-term.”
Leicester’s struggles without Vardy
Vardy has been a consistent threat to Premier League defences over the past decade, and Liverpool have certainly felt the impact of his goals on occasion.
Without Vardy, however, Leicester’s attack has struggled, with the rest of the squad managing only 15 league goals between them.
To make matters worse, Leicester have conceded the second-most goals in the league, with 37, which could make for a challenging evening against a potent Liverpool side.
However, while the Reds will be favourites, they must remain professional and focused—Vardy’s absence or not.
