Crew information, damage newest on Vardy, Daka and extra from Cooper


Steve Cooper has referred to as the absence of Odsonne Edouard for Crystal Palace vs Leicester Metropolis “irritating” however instructed the worldwide break might assist Jamie Vardy’s health.

Edouard won’t be obtainable below the circumstances of his season-long mortgage from Palace, whereas Vardy has began all three of Leicester’s Premier League matches following an damage fear throughout pre-season.

“We’re trying ahead to introducing him after we can,” Cooper mentioned of Edouard, who made the transfer on August 31, having scored 21 objectives in 103 appearances since becoming a member of Palace from Celtic in 2021.

“It’s a bit irritating however they’re the phrases of his mortgage. Vards skilled for every week or so earlier than that damage after which… went right into a Premier League begin.

“For him, we undoubtedly used [the international break] to get some coaching into him… getting ready him for being obtainable for the sport.”

Jamie Vardy: Coaching ‘good’

Former England ahead Vardy scored in Metropolis’s 1-1 opening draw at dwelling to Tottenham. “The coaching has been good for him and his utility is nice, how he takes care of himself,” noticed Cooper.

“He performed 90 minutes [at home to Aston Villa] earlier than the break. He wasn’t missing the legs within the closing phases. Hopefully he’ll be a bit of bit stronger now.”

Cooper mentioned new attacker Bobby De Cordova-Reid wouldn’t be a part of the squad till Friday after taking part in 90 minutes for Jamaica in Honduras on Wednesday.

“Some gamers are nonetheless recovering from [international] video games, which is regular, and a few have had an extended journey,” he added.

“There are not any disadvantages to that, as each Premier League group will lose plenty of gamers and so they come again staggered. We are not any completely different and we’re simply adapting, like it’s a must to.”

Patson Daka damage

Zambia ahead Patson Daka, who scored seven objectives in Metropolis’s Championship-winning 2023-24 marketing campaign, is out with an ankle damage he suffered throughout Leicester’s remaining pre-season match in opposition to Lens.

“It’s long-term restoration however he’s out of his boot now and his crutches,” mentioned Cooper.

“He had an operation quickly after the damage so he’s trying a bit extra regular when it comes to how he’s strolling across the place. He’s on track however nonetheless some time away.”

Leicester enter the sport at Selhurst Park on Saturday (3pm BST) with one level from three video games, having misplaced at Fulham and Villa.





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