Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri admits N'Golo Kante is a big loss to his team.

It was announced today that the Italian has agreed a new four-year deal with the champions.

However they must launch their title defence without the hardworking Kante who has joined Chelsea

Raneiri says having Kante in the team is like having an extra player.

"Two midfielders plus Drinkwater. I always play with three midfielders in the middle. He wanted to leave us, he wanted to go to Chelsea and I can only wish only the best to him," he said of his former player.