Ranieri: We’ll Fight Until The End

- The Foxes host Porto at Leicester City Stadium in their first-ever home UEFA Champions League tie 

- Ranieri provided an update on the fitness of Kasper Schmeichel and Nampalys Mendy ahead of the clash 

Claudio Ranieri says Leicester City fans can expect nothing less than a battling display from the Foxes when they take on FC Porto at Leicester City Stadium on Tuesday evening. 

It is set to be a memorable occasion for the Club, who contest their first-ever home fixture in the UEFA Champions League. 

The aim on Tuesday evening is to record another victory, but Ranieri is well aware of the strengths of FC Porto, who have won four of their six league games this term. 

The City boss told the media ahead of the clash: “We know last season was amazing but now we must forget what happened last season. Now there is a new season and everybody is waiting for us. 

“For us to play in the Champions League is something special. We’d like for our fans all around the world to enjoy – we want to fight for them to the end. 

“I think it will be fantastic tomorrow (Tuesday) and for our fans. A lot of them came to Bruges and listened to music – tomorrow a lot more can hear it. 

“It will be fantastic to continue the fairytale for them and we want to show them good football and a victory of course.” 

Ranieri confirmed that goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s fitness will be assessed ahead of the clash, while midfielder Nampalys Mendy remains unavailable for selection due to an ankle injury. 

He added: “[Nampalys] Mendy twisted his ankle a little. I think he will be back in two days. Kasper [Schmeichel] trained normally today (Monday) – I always wait until night before to see if he’s available for tomorrow.”