Cremonese coach Nicola not worried about Vardy’s breakfast: ‘A reference point’

Cremonese coach Davide Nicola is delighted with how Jamie Vardy has settled in and is not worried about the striker’s diet: ‘There is no longer a single menu for everyone.’

Vardy scored a brace in Cremonese’s 3-1 win over Bologna on Monday, bringing his Serie A goal tally to four in nine matches.

“Jamie is a point of reference for us,” Cremonese coach Nicola told DAZN after the match.

“As a coach, I can only say that great champions are incredibly simple people. They already know what they must do and how they must do it. They never show attitudes that aren’t constructive to the team. A champion differs from an ordinary player not only because he has immense qualities on the pitch, but also because he has the spirit and awareness of what he represents. A true champion never gets his attitude wrong. He’s very self-confident and light-hearted, someone who always trains.

“He has his habits, but he came here with the mentality of making himself available. I’ll also add that the Cremonese group, those who welcomed Vardy, have just as many qualities from this point of view,” continued Nicola.

“A player like him must be understood in his habits and integrated in the best way. The Cremonese group welcomed Vardy with great privilege. Vardy has recognised it, and he’s proving to be a great man in every aspect.”

A reporter asked whether Vardy is still allowed to have breakfast with a cheese and ham omelette and beans, as he used to do in England.

“We now have individualised breakfasts and lunches. There is no longer a single menu for everyone,” Nicola replied.

“Cultures are different, needs are different, and so are allergies. Each player has their own personal menu, there’s not even need to monitor these things because they’re part of the players’ lifestyle.”