Daniel Amartey is Leicester City's 'joker', says manager Claudio Ranieri

Published on: 04 February 2016

New recruit Daniel Amartey is the joker of the Leicester City team as the title race hottens up, according to manager Claudio Ranieri.

The 21-year-old who completed his to England last week, is expected to make his debut for the Foxes in Saturday's clash against Manchester City.

The former FC Copenhagen versatile man is hugely rated and manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed the Ghanaian is the side's joker due to his versatility.

“His position is central midfielder but he can play also centre-back, right-back and he can play on the flank or in the middle," he said

“He is young, experienced and a good player. I could use in any of those positions.

"I don’t know the name here but in Italy we say he is a joker – you can put him in every position."

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