Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri says Danny Drinkwater is "sorry" over his elbow ban.

Ranieri says he hopes Leicester do not miss Drinkwater when the midfielder serves the first of his three-game ban against Middlesbrough.

"I think he made a mistake," said Ranieri. "I think it is right to accept the charge. He is so sorry, but that is the law and we accept.

"Of course, he is not happy. He wanted to play, but he is okay. I hope we don't miss him. It is important that the group, together, supports this fate."