Ben Foster and Jamie Vardy collided on Sunday (Picture: Getty Images)

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is not thought to be badly injured, despite his heavy collision with Ben Foster against Watford on Sunday afternoon.

After scoring his side’s only goal of the game, Vardy was clattered by the Watford goalkeeper in the 82nd minute, forcing him to be substituted.

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It was a worrying sight for Leicester fans and new manager Brendan Rodgers, but the Northern Irishman has allayed fears that it is a serious problem.

‘It was unfortunate he had to come off,’ said Rodgers.


Vardy had to go off at Vicarage Road (Picture: Getty Images)

‘He just felt the affects of the collision in the first half but we hope he will be alright in the next couple of days.’



Leicester next face Fulham at the King Power on Saturday afternoon, so it is likely the England international will be available for that contest.

Rodgers was full of praise for the 32-year-old, even saying that he ‘loves’ the pacey forward.

‘He is a player I have always loved,’ continued Rodgers.

Vardy has scored 10 Premier League goals this season (Picture: Getty Images)

‘He is a born goalscorer but he is perfect for how I work, the intensity he presses the game and his running ability.

‘He was unfortunate he nearly got away in the first half , although I don’t think it was a sending off.

‘He then showed what he is good at, a great pass from Youri (Tielemans) and his speed and finish, so it is about getting players in and around him more so he isn’t isolated, and I think we did that in the second half.’

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