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Gokhan Inler’s description of Jamie Vardy in many ways sums up everything Leicester City fans are missing from the current squad.
A great leader full of team spirit who gave 100 per cent even in training – and ‘on the pitch, he was on fire’.
Inler and Vardy were famously both part of the 2016 Foxes squad who defied sporting logic to win the Premier League title.
Ironically, less than 24 hours after Leicester announced plans to mark the 10-year anniversary of that triumph with a charity match at King Power Stadium, the club were relegated to League One.
Members of the 2016 title-winning squad have been announced to return, but Vardy may be prevented by Cremonese’s current plight.
The Serie A season is due to finish on May 24, a week before the Leicester City Legends face an All-Star XI on Saturday, 30 May.
However, Cremonese are currently level on points with 18th-placed Leece in the bottom three, which would trigger a relegation playoff if that remains the same in five matches’ time regardless of goal difference.
Hellas Verona previously beat Spezia 3-1 in June 2023, at a neutral venue, in similar circumstances since Serie A reintroduced the rule.
A relegation playoff for Cremonese would likely clash with Leicester’s anniversary match to leave a Vardy-sized void in the charity game.
To say that would come as a shame for fans is an understatement, with Inler among those in no doubt about how Vardy is valued.
During an interview with talkSPORT.com during Udinese’s international media days event, the Italian club’s technical director was asked whether he was surprised that his ex-teammate was still cutting his teeth at the elite level.
“No, because when I saw him that first time in Leicester, I saw Jamie really giving 100 per cent also in the training. Unbelievable, not 50 per cent.”
Thought Vardy would finish his career at Leicester
“He was also a great leader, funny guy, you know, funny, crazy guy, but on the pitch, he was on fire,” Inler continued on Vardy.
The striker, who ended his 13-year stint at Leicester last season, has scored five goals and registered two assists in 25 Serie A games.
“I think with Leicester, with this title and with this work, I think he was a big leader,” Inler added to talkSPORT.
“And that’s why I think he decided also to change country. And he’s doing well, from my view.
“Surprised, of course, I thought Jamie might finish his career with Leicester City, but, in the end, it’s his choice, his decision.
“But he’s doing well in Italy. We are happy that Jamie is also in Serie A.
“He was also the key to our spirit, Jamie Vardy.
“You saw him on the pitch, you saw him in the games, he’s scoring, he was a leader, he invited us to his house.
“All these things make him Jamie Vardy. That’s why the spirit was really strong.
“We had a different culture of players, and everybody went in the right direction. That’s why we had a great base, a great, strong base.”
Gokhan Inler’s description of Jamie Vardy in many ways sums up everything Leicester City fans are missing from the current squad.
A great leader full of team spirit who gave 100 per cent even in training – and ‘on the pitch, he was on fire’.
Inler and Vardy were famously both part of the 2016 Foxes squad who defied sporting logic to win the Premier League title.
Ironically, less than 24 hours after Leicester announced plans to mark the 10-year anniversary of that triumph with a charity match at King Power Stadium, the club were relegated to League One.
Members of the 2016 title-winning squad have been announced to return, but Vardy may be prevented by Cremonese’s current plight.
The Serie A season is due to finish on May 24, a week before the Leicester City Legends face an All-Star XI on Saturday, 30 May.
However, Cremonese are currently level on points with 18th-placed Leece in the bottom three, which would trigger a relegation playoff if that remains the same in five matches’ time regardless of goal difference.
Hellas Verona previously beat Spezia 3-1 in June 2023, at a neutral venue, in similar circumstances since Serie A reintroduced the rule.
A relegation playoff for Cremonese would likely clash with Leicester’s anniversary match to leave a Vardy-sized void in the charity game.
To say that would come as a shame for fans is an understatement, with Inler among those in no doubt about how Vardy is valued.
During an interview with talkSPORT.com during Udinese’s international media days event, the Italian club’s technical director was asked whether he was surprised that his ex-teammate was still cutting his teeth at the elite level.
“No, because when I saw him that first time in Leicester, I saw Jamie really giving 100 per cent also in the training. Unbelievable, not 50 per cent.”
Thought Vardy would finish his career at Leicester
“He was also a great leader, funny guy, you know, funny, crazy guy, but on the pitch, he was on fire,” Inler continued on Vardy.
The striker, who ended his 13-year stint at Leicester last season, has scored five goals and registered two assists in 25 Serie A games.
“I think with Leicester, with this title and with this work, I think he was a big leader,” Inler added to talkSPORT.
“And that’s why I think he decided also to change country. And he’s doing well, from my view.
“Surprised, of course, I thought Jamie might finish his career with Leicester City, but, in the end, it’s his choice, his decision.
“But he’s doing well in Italy. We are happy that Jamie is also in Serie A.
“He was also the key to our spirit, Jamie Vardy.
“You saw him on the pitch, you saw him in the games, he’s scoring, he was a leader, he invited us to his house.
“All these things make him Jamie Vardy. That’s why the spirit was really strong.
“We had a different culture of players, and everybody went in the right direction. That’s why we had a great base, a great, strong base.”
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Joe Brophy |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-04-22 13:17:00 |
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