For many years, striker Jamie Vardy was Leicester City’s lethal goalscoring threat. During their astonishing Premier League winning season, the speedy striker looked unstoppable as he won a place in the England national team.As inconceivable as it may seem, do not be surprised if Leicester and Vardy go in different directions this year. Manager Brendan Rodgers often gives his confidence to Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka – while the 36-year-old sits on the bench and watches the ending of his playing career approaches.When Leicester beat Liverpool on their way to the 15/16 title and Jamie Vardy did *this* 🚀(🎥 via @LCFC) pic.twitter.com/9cOV1rjv3V— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 13, 2021 As a club icon, Vardy does not wish to see out the final year of his contract playing a few minutes here and there. A departure cannot be ruled out – even though the legendary striker has another year left on his contract.Yet how many takers are there for a player who is comfortably Leicester’s highest earner but who is on the wane? In an era where European clubs are looking increasingly to younger players with a resale value, why sign a highly-paid centre-forward in his mid-thirties whose best days are behind him – and who has only scored one Premier League goal this season?##NAJAVA_MECA_7108275##One of the greatest strikers the Premier League has ever seen, Vardy has made a career from defying expectations. From amateur football to Premier League champion, World Cup semi-finalist, FA Cup winner and Golden Boot holder. Not bad for a player who cost just over $1 million when he joined Leicester from Fleetwood Town in May 2012. His story is one of the greatest ever told and may never be repeated.Nothing can taint his legacy at Leicester. But Vardy is a proud man, and it is hard to imagine him wanting to end a glorious Foxes career in the shadows. If the current circumstances do not change, both the player and the club may have the decision to make at the end of the season.5 years ago today, Jamie Vardy scored one of the most underrated goals in the Premier League🐐pic.twitter.com/Ne7pbdNtYo— Kini (@lcfckini) March 10, 2023 Leicester City have lost five successive matches in all competitions for the first time since a run of six defeats between November and December 2014. Their 16 Premier League defeats this term is the most Brendan Rodgers has suffered in a season as a manager.Their prospects of turning a corner won’t be excellent today when they visit in-form Brentford in the Premier League, but with Vardy close to the team – you can never rule out him rekindling his old form – even if it’s for the last time.PREMIER LEAGUE – Matchday 28Friday Nottingham Forest – Newcastle United 1-2 (1-1)/Dennis 26 – Isak 45+2, 90+3 pen/Saturday 18.00: (2.30) Wolverhampton (3.15) Leeds (3.35)18.00: (4.80) Southampton (3.60) Tottenham (1.85)18.00: (2.00) Brentford (3.60) Leicester (4.00)18.00: (1.75) Aston Villa (3.70) Bournemouth (5.40)20.30: (1.47) Chelsea (4.10) Everton (7.75)Sunday 17.00: (1.27) Arsenal (5.50) Crystal Palace (12.0)***odds are subject to change***
