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Albrighton: Leicester's Cambiasso not 'big time', just one of the lads

Leicester City's Marc Albrighton insists that Esteban Cambiasso doesn't act 'big time' at the club despite his illustrious career and achievements.

The 34-year old Argentine midfielder won the Champions League, five Serie A Titles, four Coppa Italias and the FIFA Club World Cup with Inter Milan after he helped Real Madrid clinch one La Liga title and the UEFA Super Cup, among other trophies, but remains grounded according to Foxes mate Albrighton.

He said: "He is like an orchestrator, in the middle of the park he can see what is going on. He can tell people where to go. He is a big player for us and we have needed him and he has played very well.

"Is he big time? Not at all. He is one of us. I don't think he wants that title of 'big time' and being above the rest of the squad. He is treated exactly the same as everyone else and he treats everyone with respect himself.

"Everyone is learning from him and he can only be a positive in the side. He joins in with a laugh and it is good. He is one of the lads."

Nigel Pearson's side head into Saturday's 'six-pointer' relegation clash at Burnley having won their last three matches.

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