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Islam Slimani must prove he is the 'Dragon Slayer' against Porto, says Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri wants 'Dragon Slayer' Islam Slimani to live up to his billing when the Foxes host Porto in the Champions League.

The striker picked up the nickname at former club Sporting Lisbon having scored five goals in his last three games against Porto, who are called the Dragons.

He netted in his final appearance for Sporting, against Porto, when they won 2-1 last month before he completed a club record £29million move to Leicester on deadline day.

Claudio Ranieri  challenged Islam Slimani to prove he deserves his 'Dragon Slayer' nickname
Claudio Ranieri challenged Islam Slimani to prove he deserves his 'Dragon Slayer' nickname
Slimani had an excellent record against Porto during his time in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon
Slimani had an excellent record against Porto during his time in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon

The Portuguese side, the 2004 Champions League winners, come to the King Power already trailing the Foxes by two points in Group G after the opening round of fixtures.