‘I probably can’t say what I want because I can get it done!’: Jamie Vardy gives cryptic response about his struggles this season after scoring his first goal in SIX MONTHS – left disheartened under former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers
Jamie Vardy chose not to share his thoughts on his up-and-down season, hinting that if he was too honest on television, he would “probably come.”
The striker ended his long-running goal drought in Leicester’s relegation match against Leeds, with his composed attack outmaneuvering Illan Meslier in the 80th minute.
The goal – Vardy’s 135th in the Premier League – put the Foxes level with their hosts, but neither team managed to take all three points in a win that would have been vital to hopes of reaching the end of the season to survive.
The 36-year-old, who was introduced to Patson Daka to watch the last 20 minutes of the game, immediately added attacking fervor to Leicester, who may have felt the more mortified of the two teams to share the win despite a late chances from Leeds in the last minute.
After the game with teammate James Maddison, Vardy spoke positively about his first goal since October, unlocking his shooting form.
Barely ten minutes after his introduction from the bench, Jamie Vardy found the back of the net
His 135th Premier League goal makes him the 14th player to reach this mark in league history
Speaking to BT Sport, Vardy referred to his shaky form this season, saying: “I mean I probably can’t say what I want to say because I’d probably be ready if I said it on a TV but it was a weird time.” season for myself.
“I’ve got it now, so hopefully they can keep coming in this little run until the end of the season.”
The talisman striker, who has been with the club since 2012 and played a vital role in their magical 2016 Premier League title win, found himself increasingly out of the starting line-up under recently sacked manager Brendan Rodgers.
As Leicester are currently just one point above the relegation places in 17th place, Dean Smith increased the playing time of fan favorite Vardy and the chance to play the hero again would no doubt boost morale at the King Power Stadium.
Maddison, who assisted Vardy in the equalizing goal, supported his teammates’ belief that, dam burst now, more goals would follow.
“He will always score goals no matter how old he is,” Maddison added to the striker. “He was born to score goals.
“After my touch, when I looked and saw that he finished it, I felt calm.”
Maddison also credited Vardy as one of the team’s “leaders.”
James Maddison starring for the Foxes after missing their weekend clash against Wolves due to a 24-hour vomiting virus
“It is our responsibility as great players to take that responsibility and produce it for our club, our fans,” the England international said of the importance of personalities in the dressing room in Leicester’s relegation battle.
Vardy said the players would view the team’s remaining matches until the end of the season as ‘five cup finals’.
Smith’s side will return to action on Monday to take on Everton, another side battling to remain in the Premier League.
Everton sit a point below Leicester, in 18th, and are unlikely to improve their conditions ahead of the draw, first due to the Newcastle team rampant on Thursday.