Leicester comebacks make Claudio Ranieri feel younger
Monday 19 October 2015 11:55, UK
Claudio Ranieri says the way Leicester keep coming back to take points from losing positions makes him feel younger.
The Italian saw his side come from 2-0 at half-time against Southampton on Saturday to secure a 2-2 draw through Jamie Vardy's brace.
It was the third time in the Premier League this season that they have recovered from a two-goal deficit to either draw or win.
Ranieri's team have now taken seven points from losing positions.
Asked how Saturday's dramatic outcome at St Mary's made him feel, Ranieri said: "Younger. When I win or draw, always younger.
"At the moment it's not stressful because we drew the match. If I'd lost it would have been more stressful.
"But I'm happy because I talked to the players at the end of the first half and said, 'Okay, we are losing 2-0. It's not important for me if we lose three, 4-0. I want to see you fighting until the end and then I'm happy'.
"They believe this season is good because there is a very good spirit in the group. They play for the team and this is very important."
