Brendan Rodgers defends decision to rest Leicester players in draw with Crystal Palace

Brendan Rodgers rested Leicester’s top goalscorer Jamie Vardy for the trip to Crystal Palace (Marc Atkins/PA)

Brendan Rodgers defended his decision to rotate key players after Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace.

James Maddison was not even part of the squad at Selhurst Park while top goalscorer Jamie Vardy was only on the bench, with seven changes made to the team which drew 2-2 with Manchester United on Boxing Day.