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Gary Lineker Jokingly Blames Former Leicester Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson for Loss to Cardiff

Gary Lineker jokingly blamed Leicester's former manager Sven-Gorran Eriksson for the Foxes' defeat to Cardiff on Saturday.

Eriksson, who is now in charge of the Philippines national team, elected not to call up his regular number one goalkeeper Neil Etheridge for the Asia Cup. That means that Etheridge will continue to keep his spot in goal for Cardiff, where he has been performing excellently so far this season.

Etheridge was outstanding for Cardiff once again on Saturday, playing a valuable role in their 1-0 win over Leicester. He made seven saves and kept out a James Maddison penalty - his third save from the spot already this season.