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Ranieri implores character and strength from Leicester

Claudio Ranieri has asked his Leicester City team to show more fight.

The Foxes lost 5-0 to FC Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night and although he took a much-altered line-up to Portugal, he wants to see a change in their mentality when they return to domestic duties.

The reigning Premier League champions host Manchester City at King Power Stadium on Saturday.

"I have a clearer idea about my players now. We need to focus on the Premier League and change our position," said the Italian.

"We can lose, but I want us to show our character and our strength. We didn't do that well enough tonight."

Midfielder Danny Drinkwater had to be subbed off late after picking up a knock but Ranieri allayed fears of anything more severe.

He said of the key Foxes player: "Drinkwater's injury doesn't look serious. He is suspended for Saturday anyway, but he should be okay."

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