Jamie Vardy BLOCKED from making Burnley debut vs Wrexham as he’s suspended due to little-known rule

JAMIE VARDY has been blocked from making his Burnley debut versus Wrexham after picking up a suspension in Italy. A little-known rule means that the 39-year-old will serve a one-match ban for picking up too many yellow cards for Cremonese. Jamie Vardy ahead of Burnley’s Championship match between Wrexham Credit: Getty Vardy of Burnley inspects the pitch ahead of his side’s Championship match against Wrexham Credit: Alamy Vardy had been expected to feature against the Red Dragons just days after signing with the Clarets. But his name was missing from Burnley’s teamsheet on Tuesday as he picked up five yellow cards in Serie A last season, as per the Daily Mail. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The ex-England striker picked up his fifth booking of the season in Cremonese’s last game of the season against Como. His suspension is particularly perplexing as Championship rules dictate that a ban will only be triggered if a player picks up five yellow cards in the first 19 matches. This is then extended to a two-match ban if a player picks up 10 bookings up to the 37th game, growing to three matches on the sidelines for 15 yellow cards across a season. Vardy’s former club suffered a disappointing 4-1 home loss as they were relegated to Serie B. He scored seven goals in 29 appearances during his season in Serie A with Cremonese. The forward had been linked with a move to Everton before ultimately settling on a move to Turf Moor. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Former Premier League winner Vardy is expected to become the Clarets’ first-choice striker after being handed the number nine jersey. His move came about after a deadline day deal was reached for Zian Flemming to join Ipswich in the Premier League. Vardy’s one-year deal includes the option for a second season if Burnley are promoted. He was spotted with his new teammates at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground, despite being ineligible to play. The Clarets sit bottom of the Championship with two draws and three defeats in their opening games of the Championship season. Striker Vardy is expected to be available for Burnley’s visit to Swansea on Saturday. Comment now