The Algeria global has been in inspired form this season for league leaders Leicester City – scoring 11 and assisting six goals in the Premier League.
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Drinkwater’s ever-present status in the league is set to come to an end in the league is set to come to an end at Everton this Saturday, with the 25-year-old unlikely to overcome his strain in time for the trip to Goodison Park, and his loss will be keenly felt by Ranieri’s side.
“It is a weird feeling coming in saying we have gone top of the table having beaten the reigning champions, but that is exactly what we have done”, said King after Monday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea. “I think Claudio Ranieri deserves all the credit for developing the belief in that team”.
When asked if Leicester are realistic title challengers, Martinez had no doubts. 16/1 about Leicester winning the title while they are now top. “You see the kids” faces in here today and they’re just full of smiles as soon as they’ve seen you.
I am waiting for when people change my nickname from Tinkerman to Thinkerman. The first two or three fixtures, they were testing themselves and seeing how they could compete. Now they have incredible belief, they are going out there believing they can win and when you have that momentum it can be very, very powerful.
“Not because it was Chelsea but because it was three points and we continue to stay top of the league and it is important for us to get 40 points – after we do that I will tell you what else we can do”.
“You have to be fortunate with injuries and suspensions and Leicester are no different, but the way they are playing at the moment Leicester are capable of achieving anything this season. Normally the expected sides are in the best positions”, said Martinez.
Ranieri, who took over from Nigel Pearson in the close season, has lost just once in the league so far, against Arsenal on September 26, and Martinez said the Italian was the flawless choice for Leicester.
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“In the last two days John has been able to do his normal work. We know we will have to be at our best”. “He’s in flawless condition for the weekend”.
