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Leicester players vote to play match vs Cardiff after owner killed in helicopter crash
LEICESTER have confirmed that their Premier League match with Cardiff will go ahead.
Leicester City squad pay respect at King Power Stadium
Leicester announced on Sunday that their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
The incident happened after the Foxes drew 1-1 with West Ham in the Premier League.
Fabian Balbuena gave the Hammers the lead before Wilfred Ndidi scored a late equaliser via a deflection.
The aircraft left the pitch after the game but spun out of control before plummeting into the staff car park where it was engulfed into flames.
Emergency services rushed to the scene while the area was evacuated but they were unable to save the five people on board.
Tributes have been pouring in from around the world while at the King Power Stadium fans came together on Monday to remember those who lost their lives.
The EFL announced that Leicester’s Carabao Cup clash with Southampton on Tuesday night was postponed.
A statement read: “Leicester City’s Round Four Carabao Cup tie with Southampton, scheduled for Tuesday 30 October, has been postponed.
Leicester City players react to death of club owner
“The thoughts and prayers of the EFL and its member Clubs are with the family and friends of those who have lost loved ones, Leicester City Football Club, its supporters and the wider Leicester community.
“A rearranged date will be confirmed in due course.”
Leicester players were then given the chance to vote whether to play their Premier League match against Cardiff this weekend.
But the players were unanimously in favour.
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, son of Vichai, has backed the decision to go ahead with the match to honour his late father.
The club confirmed on Tuesday evening the match would go ahead.
Their statement read: “Leicester City's Premier League fixture at Cardiff City this Saturday (3 November) will go ahead as scheduled, as the Club continues its tributes to its late Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
"A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium and players will wear black armbands in Khun Vichai's honour.”
Leicester players will be desperate to win in order to honour their owner.