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Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri should play it safe in the Champions League, says Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has urged Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri to alter his bold approach ahead of their Champions League bow on Wednesday.

The Premier League champions have struggled in the opening games of the new campaign with their more possession-based style of play failing to pay off.

The Foxes travel to Belgian outfit Club Brugge and Manchester United legend Ferdinand believes it would be wise to employ more conservative tactics.

Rio Ferdinand has urged Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri to alter his bold approach
Rio Ferdinand has urged Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri to alter his bold approach
Ranieri takes charge of the club's first Champions League game on Wednesday night
Ranieri takes charge of the club's first Champions League game on Wednesday night

'They have been a bit more expansive this season and it has cost them,' the former defender wrote in the Evening Standard.