Leicester boss: I'll drop Vardy and Mahrez if they let Ballon D'Or get to their heads
JAMIE VARDY and Riyad Mahrez have been told not let their Ballon D'Or nominations go to their heads.
Posted Friday, October 28, 2016 by Express.co.uk
The 'Golden Ball' is awarded to world's best player, but Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says he has a surefire way of keeping his duo grounded.
"I will take them out the squad," said Ranieri, who takes his team to Tottenham tomorrow.
Leicester stars Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez high-five against FC Copenhagen
"Every day they must show they are strong and ambitious. Every day is new - the past is the past. Every day they must prove themselves to be hungry.
"Every player wants to play - they are no different, but I'm a strong man and I'll decide.
"Obviously it's the first time we've had players nominated, so I'm very proud of them. They deserved it and I hope they can go on again and make the very shortlist.
"It is a great achievement for them. To be nominated for the golden ball is something special."
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