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Claudio Ranieri: Leicester must focus on improving Premier League position

Claudio Ranieri quickly switched his attention to the Premier League following Leicester City's 5-0 Champions League defeat against Porto.

Leicester had already qualified for the round of 16 before the trip to Portugal and Ranieri made 10 changes from the side that lost against Sunderland last weekend.

And he said the heavy loss gave him a better idea of his squad's capabilities.

"We wanted to see something different tonight, but it was too easy for Porto," Ranieri said. "We didn't make them fight to score.

"We can lose, but I want us to show our character and our strength. We didn't do that well enough tonight.

"The result is my fault because I decided to change the team. I don't regret it, but some players missed their chance.

"I'm sad for our fans. They deserved more. I didn't see what I have seen in training on the pitch tonight.

"I have a clearer idea about my players now. We need to focus on the Premier League and change our position."

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