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Club Bruges boss warns fans of Leicester quality despite poor turnout

Club Bruges manager Michel Preud'homme has told the team's fans not to disrespect Leicester as underwhelmed supporters plan to stay away.

The Belgian champions are only expecting around 20,000 in the 29,000-capacity Jan Breydel Stadion when they host the Foxes in the Champions League on Wednesday.

It is Leicester's debut in the competition after last season's stunning Premier League title triumph, with Porto and Copenhagen completing Group G.

Club Bruges manager Michel Preud'homme spoke at a press conference on Tuesday
Club Bruges manager Michel Preud'homme spoke at a press conference on Tuesday
Preud'homme warned fans of the club not to underestimate the quality of the Foxes
Preud'homme warned fans of the club not to underestimate the quality of the Foxes

A poor start, the timing of the game and the fact Bruges have a fan-base spread across the country are all reasons for the poor attendance and Preud'homme warned those coming they cannot underestimate the Foxes.