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Puel insists Leicester not underestimating Sheffield Utd

Leicester manager Claude Puel says he is fully aware of the dangers Sheffield United pose ahead of their FA Cup fifth round tie at home on Friday night.e

The Foxes face the promising Championship club, who are chasing promotion to the Premier League.

Puel says he will ensure he names a potent side in a bid to reach the quarterfinals.

He said: "Of course it will be a crucial game for us and I will pick a team to win.

"We want to get as far as we can in the cup and it will be a strong team, like the last was.

"Many teams can win the cup, of course it is a tough competition and the next game against Sheffield United they will be tough.

They are a good team it is important to respect any opponent, to see the final you have to play and expect any opponent to be strong."

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