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Rodgers: Stay on this road and you can be Player of the Year
the level he’s at now. We are third in the JAMES MADDISON Premier League partly is on course for a because of his huge Player of the Year contribution to us. nomination on his “If he’s doing that, current form. then you have to speak
That’s the view of about him as being on Leicester City chief that list.
Brendan Rodgers, who “It’s consistency says the England that’s the key. If he international’s recent keeps performing as he displays are hitting is, then I’m sure he will new heights. be in contention. But
The £24million there’s a long way to go signing from Norwich yet.” is producing the goods Even though Jamie both in assists and in Vardy has declared his front of goal, fitness for today’s scoring four and Wolves match creating just as following a many for his groin strain, team-mates in Maddison has 2021. underlined his
That compares importance to the well with 12 months Foxes’ cause with an ago, when his assist against Leeds contribution could be last weekend and two measured in just one in the win at Fulham successful strike. on Wednesday.
Match of the Day Rodgers added: “I pundits suggested last think James recognises week that Aston the role more. From Villa’s Jack Grealish understanding the should be on the game, he’s improved so shortlist. much.
But with two “The second goal at more goals and Fulham was a great just two fewer example. He’s trying to assists, get beyond the Rodgers defence’s last line. (above) said There were a number Maddison’s of examples where he name should sit was the furthest player alongside that of his forward for us. England colleague. “If you think about
Rodgers said: “If you the Chelsea game, he’s look at James in terms up there with Jamie of his numbers and his Vardy and he gets his quality, then he’s right goal. up there with the very “Whatever position best in this league. he plays in, his job is to
“He had a difficult score goals, and his start to the season understanding is because he was improving so much. injured. But he’s found “There is a real joy to a rhythm and you see see that development.”