The 30 year-old is not the player he once was but he has the privileges due to his role in the side.
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When Vardy was playing non-league football three-and-a-half years ago, few would have predicted he would have been likened to one of the greatest strikers seen on these shores in recent times.
“He scored, he provoked a penalty and now he is scoring in a row ten goals so now you are a great player”. Wayne [Rooney] was on about lack of composure and quality, but I think he was as guilty as anybody.
“He (Vardy) was already past year a very nasty player for us”.
“We believe there are many more Jamie Vardys out there”.
“I think his impact for us was incredible”.
Balague said: “With the case of Cristiano, we have said many times there is a strategy for him to go to another club next season”.
Ranieri added: “It’s the big match of the Premier League this week”.
Van Gaal’s perceived style of play, lacking tempo and a creative edge, has come in for criticism from supporters and pundits.
Manchester United’s Champions League ambitions were plunged into doubt after a 0-0 home draw against PSV Eindhoven yesterday that highlighted the English team’s attacking shortcomings under manager Louis van Gaal.
“Of course I am anxious, but I know also that goals are coming and going”, he told his post-match press conference at Old Trafford.
“We are still not lucky in finishing the chances”.
Jesse Lingard missed their best chance, shooting over from the edge of the box in the second half, while Morgan Schneiderlin had a shot from close range saved following a first-half corner and Anthony Martial had a couple of shots saved. “It would have been much easier if we did it tonight”.
All eyes will be on Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on Saturday when he tries to become the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League games in a top-of-the-table showdown with Manchester United.
Van Gaal will be without Ander Herrera, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia for Saturday’s game.
James Wilson will also not feature as he has been loaned to Championship leaders Brighton. But you can not do it always. “I’m very happy”, said Ibrahimovic.
With their team top of the league and Vardy on the crest of history, the atmosphere at Leicester for the evening kick-off really should be at fever pitch.
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“More and more players are dropping out of the system early. We have to win and that is the aim and that is what we need to do”.
