Claudio Ranieri: I’ll rest Jamie Vardy when time is right

Claudio Ranieri is ready to rest Jamie Vardy and hopes Leicester’s title rivals suffer a burnout.The Foxes boss would be prepared to give their 15-goal top scorer a break after he has played through injury and illness this season.

Vardy has shaken off a recent virus but has also played with a broken wrist and an ankle problem this season. He is set to start in today’s game against Bournemouth with Leicester second in the Premier League, but Ranieri will give the 28-year-old a breather soon.

He said: “Yes, when I think it’s the right moment to give him a rest I’ll give it to him. At the moment he doesn’t need one yet. Now it’s important to carry on with him.