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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri blasts FA over Jamie Vardy's suspension
LEICESTER manager Claudio Ranieri has criticised the FA's decision to reject the club’s appeal against a red card and three-match ban for striker Jamie Vardy.
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Vardy, Leicester’s top-scorer last season, received a straight red card in the 2-2 draw at Stoke on Saturday. He begins his suspension against Everton on Monday.
“Everyone in England, and all the world, watched the foul and said it’s not foul,” said Ranieri.
Claudio Ranieri has criticised the FA for their failure to rescind Jamie Vardy's red card
Jamie Vardy was dismissed against Stoke
“We made an appeal because we believe in something right and we are very disappointed in the result, because when we make a mistake, or when my players make a mistake, we don’t appeal.”
Defenders Christian Fuchs and Robert Huth will also be suspended against Everton while midfielder Danny Drinkwater is a doubt after suffering a knee injury earlier this month
Robert Huth is also suspended for Leicester
“This is a very good opportunity for the players, who aren’t used to playing, to show and link together very well,” said Ranieri, whose side are at home to Everton on Boxing Day.
The corresponding fixture last season was Leicester’s coronation as Premier League champions and they won 3-1.
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