Jamie Vardy's career in the Serie A is off to a worrying start. The reason has to do with an alleged injury that the Cremonese striker suffered in the wake of his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute against Hellas Verona on Monday. However, he is now a major doubt for Sunday's trip to Parma, with Cremonese are taking extreme caution in this situation.
Vardy makes injury-hit Cremonese debut
According to a report by , Vardy came out of Monday's match against Verona with an injury. He came on in the 59th minute to replace Federico Bonazzoli. The focus is now mainly on the next league match: the one that Cremonese will play on Sunday afternoon against Parma at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. It would be Vardy's first home game. However, as things stand, it is not certain that he will take to the pitch.
Vardy remained on the pitch for about half an hour plus injury time at the Marcantonio Bentegodi. Without much luck, it must be said, as Cremonese were overwhelmed by Verona and only a great Emil Audero prevented defeat. After the match, the former Leicester star complained of some problems, specifically muscle fatigue. As a result, he underwent some clinical tests
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The newspaper writes that, regarding Vardy's physical condition,"the club wasted no time in ordering tests to see if there is any problem." They added that "the results are currently unknown." We will therefore have to wait a little longer to find out whether Vardy actually suffered a muscle injury in Verona or whether it is simply fatigue that can be managed with a few days' rest and separate training.
Back on the pitch after four months
Vardy, after all, is no longer a youngster: in footballing terms, he is approaching the twilight of his career, as he is set to turn 39 in January. Not only that, but before being brought on as a substitute in Verona, the former England international had not played in an official match for almost exactly four months, since mid-May against Ipswich. That was also the last time he scored for the Foxes.
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Vardy is now doubtful for the match against Parma on Sunday, considering the proximity of Davide Nicola's side's next league fixture. According to , Cremonese will approach this case with "extreme caution."
