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Leicester must adapt to motivated opponents - Simpson

Hull City shocked champions Leicester City on the opening day of the Premier League, and Danny Simpson does not see it getting easier.

Leicester City must adapt to counter the added motivation opponents will have when facing the Premier League champions, says Danny Simpson.

After romping to an unlikely title in sensational fashion last term, Leicester's title defence got off to a disappointing start with a 2-1 defeat at Hull City.

The newly-promoted side are depleted by injuries and without a permanent manager, but Simpson feels they deserve credit for upping their game on Saturday.

The right-back does not think attempting to retain the title will get any easier for Claudio Ranieri's team, with all opponents eager to get one over on the champions, and wants them to bounce back against Arsenal this weekend.