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Leicester stars told by Claudio Ranieri to forget Champions League and focus on Premier League relegation threat

Claudio Ranieri wants Leicester City to haul themselves away from Premier League relegation danger before they resume their ‘fairytale’ in the Champions League.

Shinji Okazaki’s early strike and a Riyad Mahrez penalty were enough to overcome Belgian side Club Bruges 2-1 and book their passage to the last-16 as winners of Group G.

But the fact Leicester have 13 points from five matches in Europe as opposed to 12 from 12 in the Premier League says everything about their Jekyll and Hyde season.

Leicester have won more games in the Champions League than in 12 Premier League fixtures
Leicester have won more games in the Champions League than in 12 Premier League fixtures

He said: ‘We’re on another journey.