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Leicester City v Blackburn: FA Cup important for Foxes, says boss Brendan Rodgers

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says the FA Cup is important to his side, despite their league struggles.

The Foxes are 14th in the Premier League and just three points above the relegation zone.

They face Blackburn, who are fourth in the Championship and aiming for promotion, in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday (19:30 GMT).

"It's very big, no matter where we are, but it's even more so this year, the importance of it," said Rodgers.

"It's never been not important, all the cup games have been that.

"We're playing against a good team, they're doing very well in the Championship up in those play-off positions, they've been used to winning this year.