Leicester will still be the underdogs, says Ranieri


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Britain Football Soccer - Leicester City - Premier League Title Winners Parade - Leicester City - 16/5/16 Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri on the stage with the trophy during the parade Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

MONACO (Reuters) - Premier League champions Leicester City will be underdogs again next season and staying up remains the priority despite this year's fairytale success, manager Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday.

"We can fight but we are underdogs," the Italian told reporters at a Monaco Grand Prix charity match where he was 'coach' to an All Stars XI against a team of Formula One drivers and others.

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