Leicester City is having quite possibly the worst Premier League title defense possible. It’s the worst follow up season possible at the King Power Stadium, as the Foxes, last year’s darling, are now in serious relegation danger. They overcame 5,000-1 odds to win it all last season, but if they fall to Swansea City next weekend, another drop zone level side, they will indeed fall into the bottom three section of the table.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is publicly backing Claudio Ranieri, whose seat is scorching hot right now. It is truly thermonuclear.
Still, Mourinho gave him a vote of confidence during his postgame interview on Sky Sports.
“He is the FIFA coach of the year — that is deserved,” Mourinho said. “His work will be in the history of football for many years.
“People will remember him and Leicester, and that deserves respect. It doesn’t matter if this season is difficult for them.”
“Champions League is new for them. It is difficult. I am sure they are going to get enough points to get stability.”
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