Puel’s Fitness Update: Vardy, Maguire & Chilwell
- Claude Puel discusses the fitness of Jamie Vardy, Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire ahead of Leicester City’s trip to Crystal Palace
- The Foxes head to Selhurst Park on Saturday in the Premier League (3pm GMT kick-off)
- Puel also provided an update on the fitness of midfielder Matty James
- Live coverage of the fixture will begin at 1pm GMT on LCFC Radio
The Foxes head to the capital this weekend to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League – their first of six fixtures in just 18 days.
On Thursday, during his pre-match press conference, Puel confirmed Chilwell is a doubt for the fixture, but revealed striker Jamie Vardy could return to action following a groin problem.
“We will see tomorrow about Ben Chilwell,” the manager said. “He felt a pain in his knee, so we will see this week whether he can play.
“Jamie Vardy came back with the squad this morning (Thursday) and I think he will be in the squad this weekend. Harry Maguire was in the squad for the last game [against Tottenham Hotspur].”
Puel says midfielder Matty James, meanwhile, has made a significant improvement to his fitness following an Achilles problem, and is ready to challenge for a spot in the squad.
“I think he has improved his physical fitness,” Puel added. “He has a good feeling about his body, this is the most important.
“Now, he needs to find the good intensity and aggressiveness to compete with his team-mates.
“It’s a good feeling with him, after a long period out he came back with the squad. He needs intensity to compete with his team-mates.”