Roberto Mancini spoke to Leicester Mercury as he recalls his time at as a player with The Foxes:
“Yes, it was, a strange time really, an unusual move for me and for Leicester, too, I think. I remember playing. I remember it was fast, competitive. I still remember the atmosphere in the stadium at Filbert Street. I remember the midfield, Robbie Savage, Muzzy Izzet, he was a good player, the work rate of these players. It was phenomenal. I remember, too, the people in the city, shaking my hand and wishing me good luck. They were good to me. We were 5th, I think. Maybe 6th. I am sure that is right.”
“I was there only for a month, you know, but, yes, I remember now. The season started good, and ended not so good. Manchester City are my big English team, but Leicester are my second team. I like English football, you know that. Manchester City probably won’t win the league this season – so I hope Leicester do. I like Claudio Ranieri. He is a good man and a good manager. He deserves it and because I played for Leicester I am cheering for you. I have that connection. I don’t forget that. I like the way Leicester play. The counter attack. The space,. The speed. You break so quickly, but the team are more than just that. Leicester have a hard-working midfield, a busy midfield. They are hard to beat. The defence is solid.”
He also spoke about the remaining games of Leicester City :
“You have to be mentally strong for the run-in. No mistakes. The defence has to be solid. Stay strong. Injury free. Mentally on top of it, but Claudio will see to that. He will guide them. He can do that, but it is important for the players to enjoy this moment. It is close but with each game, if they can keep three, five points ahead that puts pressure on their rivals. One game at a time. That’s the key. I am watching over here. Come on Leicester! I miss English football. The Premier is the best league, but I am over here now…but maybe, maybe one day.”
Source:FcInterNews.it
