LEICESTER CITY FACES TOUGH CHALLENGE WITHOUT SKIPPER JAMIE VARDY
English Premier League outfit, Leicester City would be without skipper, Jamie Vardy in the next match against Swansea and might miss more due to his improper conduct following his second-half dismissal in the game against West Ham United.
The match which was played on Sunday 17 April 2016, also saw Leicester City being charged for failing to control their players when an 83rd-minute penalty was awarded to West Ham. The top-placed club on the EPL table have until 6pm on Thursday 21 April 2016 to reply to their charge.
With Tottenham Hotspurs closely following the league leaders, Leicester City cannot allow any slip from their five-point lead.
The team’s reaction to this season end games would prove a turning point in the title race. Four games are left for The Foxes; after Sunday’s game against Swansea at home, they team would play Manchester United in a crucial away game.
If Leicester lose the game, it would throw open the gates to the title. After the game against The Red Devils, Leicester City would face Everton before the final fight against EPL giant, Chelsea in an away match.
Jamie Vardy was dismissed in the second half of the encounter against West Ham for diving. The forward already had a yellow card, so that made the second and the star was dismissed. He is also facing charges for his response to the referee. The player might face more match suspension if the Football Association finds that he was abusive towards the referee. The fate of the team now rests with the response to losing their impressive forward.
The English striker has started in all games this season for Leicester City. He has garnered 22 league goals from 34 matches aside providing six assists. He has proved utmost importance to the team but the squad would have to show strength in his absence.