Leicester will stay up – Mourinho

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho fully expects Wednesday’s opponents Leicester City to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

The Foxes have climbed to 17th place in the table – one place and one point above the relegation zone – after four consecutive victories.

Chelsea, who can move move to within one win of clinching the title with victory at the King Power Stadium, edged a close game 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in August.

But they could easily have trailed at the interval and Mourinho has also been impressed by City in the last few games.

“I was surprised by their position,” Mourinho said. “I played them earlier in the season and I could feel that they were a good team.

“I will not be surprised when they keep the division. They are playing well.

“They have options for every position. They have to play at home against teams in the same area as they are.

“The game against Chelsea is an extra game. So I think their situation is very good.”

When asked about Leicester’s standout player, Mourinho picked Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso – a player who he won the Treble with while Inter Milan boss.

“He is phenomenal,” Mourinho said. “He was part of my Golden Team. He is a player who means a lot to me.”

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