Conceding 17 goals has been a problem for Ranieri, but he faces a bill after offering to buy the whole squad pizza when they kept their first clean sheet, which came last weekend against Crystal Palace.
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He made his name at Stocksbridge Park Steels, before going on to out-score the likes of Sergio Aguero, Alexis Sánchez and Diego Costa in the Premier League.
It’s been a very surprising start to the Premier League heading into the 11th round of fixtures, which sees West Ham and Leicester amongst the European places, no promoted sides in the bottom three and, well, we don’t even need to mention Chelsea.
However, according to Ranieri, the most important thing for the Foxes is to “react” to only their second loss of the season – regardless of the team sheet. “It’s good though – it’s an interesting season”, Ranieri said.
“Specifically, Ranieri has also highlighted the Baggies” abilities to “close the space, press and attack well”. “We must be careful if we want to win the match”.
Vardy has managed 10 Premier League goals in as many appearances for the high-flying Foxes this term and his performances have not gone unnoticed.
“It depends on the character of the player, no? He looks at Leicester and the national team – that’s it”. “Jamie is very focussed with us, he enjoys being with us”, Ranieri said.
Match Day referee Taylor (Cheshire) is yet to officiate a West Brom game this season.
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“I think it’s important the confidence the players feel from the manager and then from the club and then from the fans”, said Ranieri. “I didn’t want to risk him [at Hull] but I think he’ll be available”.
