Swansea City boss Francesco Guidolin says his side can take heart from what Leicester City are achieving this season.

The Foxes have enjoyed an enormous turnaround in fortunes since a year ago, moving from a relegation battle to five points clear at the top of the Premier League table where they currently sit.

Upon his arrival at Swansea, Guidolin said he was contacted by Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri and following that interaction, is hoping his Swans can gain motivation from the current position the East Midlands outfit have gotten themselves into.

"I hope this is of comfort to us," said Guidolin whose 16th-placed side host in-form Southampton on Saturday.

"I am so happy for Claudio, because this period is fantastic for him.

"Two or three days after I arrived here, Claudio called me to say 'Welcome'. He told me it will be fantastic to work in the Premier League and I will keep talking to him.

"It is a phrase of Claudio that what Leicester have done is not a miracle, because luck is something you can take.

"Two or three years ago I heard this phrase and I think it is correct. Leicester have played very well and have terrific organisation and enthusiasm, but we can take this luck as well."