Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says Ben Chilwell can handle the Chelsea transfer talk swirling around him.

The England left-back has been tipped to move to Stamford Bridge next season, and his wonder goal against Watford last week showed another reason why he is so highly rated.

Rodgers hopes the 22-year-old will stay put but has no problems playing him in tomorrow's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

The Foxes boss said: “I have no worries at all. Speculation is something you have to live with in this industry.

“He has good experiences now and can deal with that. It is a part of the game and we know that."

Rodgers has been particularly impressed with how Chilwell has returned to action following lockdown.

He added: “Ben has come back and he has been brilliant. He has come back and looks fresh.

“In the lockdown he has really pressed the reset button again.

“He has been fit and his running ability has been great.

“His defending has been good — and you saw his goal he scored against Watford. It was a brilliant strike."