Ranieri wants Mahrez response

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Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says he wants to see a reaction from Riyad Mahrez against West Ham, after dropping the winger on Boxing Day.

Last season’s PFA Player of the Year was dropped to the bench for the first time since October 2015 for the defeat to Everton, coming on for the final 26 minutes, but will return to the starting line-up for the visit of West Ham on Saturday.

With the reigning champions just three points clear of the drop zone after a disappointing Premier League campaign to date, Ranieri is hoping the return of the Algerian will spark his side.

“I watched him during training last week and he was a little tired,” said Ranieri. “At 10 v 11 …

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