Leicester’s damage-hit is admired by Brenden Rodgers

Penalty of Jamie Vardy and a rare Hamza Choudhury strike brought about the Foxes a 2-1

in Greece.

AEK attempted for recovery and Kasper Schmeichel protected Marko Livaja’s header before the forward shot wide.

Vardy was brought down by goalkeeper Panagiotis Tsintotas  when he opened the scoring from the spot after 18 minutes .

Timothy Castagne (hamstring) and Jonny Evans (back) added to the Foxes’ growing injury list, including Wilfred Ndidi and Caglar Soyuncu.

He said: “The guys are having to cope with all the injuries and games and are still churning out great results.

 “It was a great win considering all the

circumstances

and all the players we have missing. They are still producing and doing very well.

“It shows the spirit and the unity of the team. With so many players missing to show that level of concentration, work ethic and desire to win bodes well.

 “Jonny landed awkwardly against Arsenal, he played on and his back stiffened up a bit. He did the warm-up last night but had to go in again. It meant we had to rejig it.

AEK manager Massimo Carrera said: “Given the performance from the guys there are mixed feelings. It’s a bit bitter. In the first half we were a bit reserved and in the second we were very decisive.

“What we have to do is work hard on the good points and get better.

“When you have a set-piece you have to concentrate, it’s up to you to mark your man, if you lose them then most likely you’re going to lose a goal.

“Maybe it’s down to the lack of concentration but maybe it’s down to the skills of an

opponent to score a great goal.