Jamie Vardy is out of Leicester’s clash with Tottenham as he continues to battle a groin injury. Boss Claude Puel ruled out surgery to solve the problem but admits he cannot rush Vardy back to action. “If we push him perhaps it will be a big injury and I want to protect him. He is a fantastic player and we respect Harry a lot. “It’s not just the responsibility of Wes (Morgan) or Evans, it’s all the team – it’s a collective defence to manage him.

Source: Irish Examiner December 07, 2018 14:37 UTC