Overview

• Vardy, 38, entered in the 58th minute for Federico Bonazzoli to make his Serie A bow in a 0-0 draw at the Stadio Bentegodi.
• The point keeps Cremonese unbeaten with seven from nine to open the season, maintaining their early momentum after two wins.
• Vardy joined on a one-year contract with an option to extend after a 13-year Leicester career spanning roughly 500 games and 200 goals.
• He told DAZN he was drawn by coach Davide Nicola’s demand for a “team of fighters,” said he may need slight tactical adjustments, and cited Alessandro Del Piero as his childhood inspiration.
• Vardy said his wife Rebekah and family have yet to relocate as they complete visa procedures but plan to join him in Italy.