Good draw ? We’re still underdogs in the CL !

Despite avoiding a number of seemingly tough opponents, the Italian manager believes his side will have to be at their best to progress from the group stages

Claudio Ranieri insists Leicester City are again “underdogs” in their Champions League group, despite being handed a relatively favourable draw.

The Premier League champions will face Porto, Club Brugge and FC Copenhagen in Group G as they tackle Europe’s elite club competition for the first time.

That means Leicester miss a number of tricky potential ties in the first round, but Ranieri still believes his side will do well to progress.

“Once again I say we are underdogs,” he said. “For this reason we must fight for everything.

“Our supporters deserve the chance to watch their team around Europe against teams like Porto, Club Brugge and Copenhagen.”