Claudio Ranieri: Leicester's decision to sack manager 'unforgivable', says Gary Lineker

Claudio Ranieri: Leicester's decision to sack manager 'unforgivable', says Gary Lineker

Claudio Ranieri's last game in charge of Leicester was on Wednesday, when his side lost 2-1 at Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie
Leicester City's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after he won the title is "unforgivable", says former Foxes striker Gary Lineker.
Ranieri took the Foxes to the title in 2015-16 despite them being rated 5,000-1 shots at the start of that campaign.
Leicester are 17th this season and lost to League One Millwall in the FA Cup.
"After all that Claudio Ranieri has done for Leicester City, to sack him now is inexplicable, unforgivable and gut-wrenchingly sad," said Lineker.
The Match of the Day presenter, who played for his hometown club for seven seasons, added Ranieri's sacking had shown the "game's gone".

Reaction to Ranieri's dismissal as Leicester manager

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, speaking on BT Sport, said: "I wasn't that surprised, but am disappointed. He has done an amazing job.
"When teams are down there now, with what's at stake, owners do make those changes and panic. I'm sad to see it. He can walk away and hold his head high."

Ex-England striker and Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright said the Leicester players may feel they are responsible for Ranieri's dismissal.
"Unfortunate news," tweeted Wright. "I wonder how I'd feel if I was a Leicester player right now? Could I have done more? At least Claudio left them as champions."

Former Wales striker and Match of the Day pundit John Hartson said: "Very hasty and very harsh. The owner/board are obviously having a major panic and feel a change in a relegation battle is needed.
"Will the sacking of Claudio Ranieri seem so mad if Leicester appoint a manager who keeps them in the Premier League?"

Former England striker Michael Owen said the sacking was a "total and utter disgrace". He added: "I've lost a lot of love for the beautiful game today. The players and fans of Leicester have been massively let down."

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