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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri ready to unleash 'Dragon Slayer' Islam Slimani against Porto

Claudio Ranieri will unleash his 'Dragon Slayer' on Porto on Tuesday as Leicester's summer signing Islam Slimani reacquaints himself with the club he tormented in Portugal.

During three seasons at Sporting Lisbon, Algerian forward Slimani scored six goals against rivals Porto in six appearances.

Among the Sporting fanbase, he assumed the colourful nickname of the 'Dragon Slayer', a reference to the mythical creature that adorns Porto's crest.

Leicester striker Islam Slimani is preparing to face Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday
Leicester striker Islam Slimani is preparing to face Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday

The £29million Slimani has already scored a goal against Porto this season after netting in Sporting's 2-1 victory at the back end of August, only three days before joining Leicester.