Vardy never got a real chance but it seem people are turning on him now, I actually thought he looked a little more like himself tonight in terms of his movement and the runs he made
I think that "turning on him" reflects more of a concern than criticism.
He's coming back from an injury and isn't back to the Vardy we know... yet. And that 'yet' is where the concern comes in. In the back of may peoples minds (e.g.mine) is that he won't run forever, and we're getting closer to the day he hangs up his boots. That's a concerning thought given all Vardy had done for us, given to us, represents for us. If there ever was a talisman, Vardy is ours.
He did have a good game last night, and did look to fit into the adjusted shape. I recall a number of occasions where he took the ball and was looking for Nacho. He wasn't the usual lone striker, the forward runner, he was looking for his striking partner.
Even so, given he really could do with a bit of break whenever it is practicable, and Kelechi was having one of his better/best games for us, I thought it was an opportunity to give Vardy some rest. It was a substitution I didn't understand.
I would have hooked Hamza and Vardy, for Fofana and Tavares. I think the tactical shift of Ndid back to midfield was right (not least to give Fofana some game time) and given Tavares the responsibility/opportunity (at no. 10) to show he can play as well as it seems he thinks he can. There'd be a defensive midfield behind him in the event he did get overwhelmed.
Subbing Kelechi though, nah, I reckon that risks damaging his confidence. He scored a brilliant goal, was having an excellent game... he must be wondering what he's got to do, what Vardy has on BR. And, as I say, Vardy is apparently being overplayed at the moment, after his op.
