Leicester City captain Kasper Schmeichel admits Denmark teammate Jannick Vestergaard has had a tough first season with the Foxes.

Vestergaard started last week's Europa Conference League win against Randers after just starting in two of the previous 17 matches in the Premier League.

Ahead of tonight's second-leg, Schmeichel said: "I have played with Jannik for many, many years and feel very comfortable with him. He played a really good match.

"He is a top player with so much experience from international level in the Bundesliga and in the Premier League. He is very professional with a good attitude, so it is nice for him to get some playing time.

"It has been difficult for him to get continuity in his game after his injury, but he works very hard and is top professional."