Wes Morgan wants Leicester to show what they are capable of in Champions League

14 September 2016 06:53

Leicester captain Wes Morgan has warned their Champions League rivals to underestimate them at their peril.

The Foxes open their first ever campaign in the competition when they travel to Club Brugge on Wednesday after last season's shock Premier League win.

Only 20,000 fans are expected at the Jan Breydel Stadium with home supporters unimpressed by the standard of their opposition in Europe and Morgan feels if the hosts take that view they will become another scalp for Leicester.

He said: "If they take us lightly then it's only to our advantage. I'm sure that won't be the case but we have to be prepared for whatever is thrown at us.

"If teams look at us and maybe think we're a weaker team than what they could have got I don't think that'll be wise. We want to go out there, show what we're capable of and prove what we can do.

"Our style is a different style and I'm not sure teams will be prepared for that.

"It's a good group in terms of the travelling but we can't take the teams for granted, they are big teams with a lot of experience and we need to be ready for whatever comes up against us."

The former Nottingham Forest defender admitted he has been used to watching the Champions League on TV with Leicester never considered a contender before last season's surprise title success.

They also face Porto and Copenhagen in Group G and Morgan conceded leading the team out on Wednesday night will be a proud moment.

"It feels special, I'm not getting any younger and to still be able to, at 32 years old, be involved in a competition like this is fantastic," he said, with Leicester waiting to see how Danny Simpson recovers from a hamstring injury.

"It's going to be a special moment. Normally I'm watching at home on the TV and listening to the music does send a small shiver down your body. I'd usually go to my mates' houses, normally for the big Champions League games we'd get together and just chill and enjoy it.

"It's something I'm looking forward to, that moment, walking out onto the pitch, listening to the music and seeing that big ball in the centre circle.

"I'll be ready to go."

Source: PA