JAMIE VARDY and his Leicester team-mates looked like their warm weather training was having it’s desired effect.
The players were all smiles as they took part in some light drills in Marbella ahead of their FA Cup clash with Chelsea.
Riyad Mahrez was enjoying himself as he seems well and truly focused on the Foxes despite his failed Manchester City move in January.
Keeper Kasper Schmeichel showed he was a striker at heart as he attempted an acrobatic volley.
The Danish international also went up for a header with Mahrez during a game of football tennis.
Claude Puell’s men will need to be well rested when they take on Chelsea on Sunday March 18.
But the training away from Britain could help them in their last eight games that could still see them qualify for the Europa League.
The Foxes beat bottom-of-the-league West Brom 4-1 last weekend which means they are in touch with seventh-placed Burnley.
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And Puel hopes the trip to Spain can help re-energise his players for the final eight Prem games of the season.
“It’s a good opportunity for the squad to spend some time together and to make sure we are well prepared both for next weekend’s game and for the final eight Premier League matches of the season.
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“We want to finish the season in the best way possible and good preparation together is very important to give us the best chance.
“It’s a long season, which can be difficult for the body and the mind.
So I think a different setting, some time together as a squad and a good focus on our work will be good for everybody.
“There is a good for the spirit of the group. Hopefully with some warmer weather!
“We have excellent staff that have prepared everything for the trip very well.
“If we are to make sure we use the trip to be ready for the final games, it’s important to get the balance right between hard work on the training pitch and the correct levels of rest and recovery.”
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