Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says his players must learn how to play with Islam Slimani again.

The Algerian striker made a surprise return to action for the club on Sunday.

As a substitute against Aston Villa, Slimani made his first City appearance since January 2018, more than 1,000 days ago, having spent the past two-and-a-half seasons out on loan amid a fall from favour at the King Power Stadium.

“He had a couple of good contacts in the box," Rodgers said after the 1-0 defeat.

“I think with Slim, it's just a case of the players getting used to playing with that type of striker.

“We're always looking to get in behind defenders or pull it back, because we don't usually have that same presence, even though Jamie is really good in the air.

“But when you have Slim on the field, you can wrap it in there that bit earlier for him. It's something that's a very important part of our game, from half-spaces out wide, we tend to get crosses in, but we probably couldn't find the quality that makes the difference."