Brendan Rodgers makes bold Jamie Vardy FA Cup declaration ahead of Brighton

By Derren Howard
Published 8th Feb 2021, 16:21 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2021, 16:24 BST
Jamie Vardy is set to feature for Leicester against Brighton in Wednesday's FA Cup fifth round tieJamie Vardy is set to feature for Leicester against Brighton in Wednesday's FA Cup fifth round tie
Jamie Vardy is set to feature for Leicester against Brighton in Wednesday's FA Cup fifth round tie
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has no intention of shielding striker Jamie Vardy from the rigours of the FA Cup after his recent groin operation.

The 34-year-old made his comeback after three matches out with a 30-minute substitute appearance in Sunday’s goalless draw at Wolves and Rodgers wants to use Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Brighton to sharpen him up ahead of the weekend visit of Liverpool.

“Wednesday is a big game for us. He hasn’t lost too much fitness, that’s the reality of it. He’s got a great level of fitness,” said Rodgers.

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