Jamie Vardy injury update after collision in Leicester City's loss to Watford
The striker collided with Ben Foster in the first-half and was substituted later on
Rob TannerLeicester City Editor
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Jamie Vardy should be okay after coming off at Watford suffering the affects of a heavy collision with keeper Ben Foster, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said.
The City striker and Foster smashed into each other going for a ball in the first half of City's 2-1 defeat at Vicarage Road and both were able to carry on, but Vardy had to be helped off in the second half after scoring the equaliser as the affects of the blow took charge.
The City medical staff have no concerns over concussion and believe Vardy was just suffering from the initial blow, but should be okay for the next game.
Rodgers said Vardy was going to be a key player for him as he plans the future of his side.
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"He is a player I have always loved," said Rodgers.
"He is a born goalscorer but he is perfect for how I work, the intensity he presses the game and his running ability.
"He was unfortunate he nearly got away in the first half , although I don't think it was a sending off.
"He then showed what he is good at, a great pass from Youri (Tielemans) and his speed and finish, so it is about getting players in and around him more so he isn't isolated, and I think we did that in the second half.
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"It was unfortunate he had to come off.
"He just felt the affects of the collision in the first half but we hope he will be alright in the next couple of days."
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