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Claudio Ranieri refuses to blame Kasper Schmeichel for Leicester's lack of clean sheets
CLAUDIO RANIERI puts no blame on Kasper Schmeichel for Leicester's failure to keep a clean sheet this season.
Claudio Ranieri gives his backing to goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel
Ranieri has seen his team concede in every competitive game - including a League Cup tie against League One side Bury - since he became manager in the summer.
Leicester have shipped in 17 goals so far with only Sunderland, Newcastle and Norwich having conceded more in the Premier League.
But Ranieri, who last month joked that he would treat his players to pizza when they finally keep out the opposition, insists the problems in defence are nothing to do with his keeper.
"But if you end up drawing the game or winning it then I just have to close one eye to it.
"Kasper is very good, it is not a problem for him. I am happy with him."
Despite their defensive woes, the Foxes currently sit fifth in the standings thanks to the fact only Manchester City and West Ham have scored more this season.