LONDON (UK) – Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy is irreplaceable and the club will aim to take off the goalscoring burden on the English striker by boosting the squad in the summer transfer window, said manager Brendan Rodgers.
Vardy has been Leicester’s top scorer with 14 goals in all competitions this season but has performe well just once in his last 13 appearances.
The 34-year-old former England international had a key role to play in Leicester’s surprise title triumph in 2015-16, when he scored 24 times.
Rodgers said, “For me he is irreplaceable. You cannot find anyone there. It is so unique, his story, his qualities and what he has given to Leicester.”
“For us, it’s more about the actual profile of what we want. I’ll always look to have speed at the top of the field, but are there other attributes that we would look for? But to try to replace him – it’s impossible.”
Rodgers said there was a lot more to be showcased by Vardy, who has over 100 league goals in his credit for Leicester.
Rodgers said, “(He is) an incredible servant for the club, and still has a big contribution to make over this season and the next couple of seasons.”
“For the number of games we play, and the demands that is put on players…he is not going to be able to play to that rhythm and style every game.
“Our idea in the summer will be to strengthen the squad again.”
Leicester, who are third on 50 points after 27 games, meet Brighton & Hove Albion later on Saturday.