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Ranieri REBORN - from Mister Magoo to 'an alchemist': How Leicester's shock title-winning boss reinvented himself back in Italy - and what to expect from him back in the Premier League at struggling Watford

Daily Mail | October 4, 2021

Related Topics: Premier League, Watford F.C., Claudio Ranieri, Italy, Leicester, Leicester City F.C., José Mourinho, Fulham F.C., Fabio Quagliarella, Mister Magoo

Claudio Ranieri has changed. Compared to his last experiences in England at Leicester and Fulham he has transformed a lot.

He has tweaked the psychological and tactical elements of his teams but without detriment to their style of play.

Sir Claudio will turn 70 in a few days. He guided Chelsea from 2000 to 2004 before the arrival of Jose Mourinho and then made dreams come true at Leicester by incredibly winning the Premier League title in 2016.

Manager Claudio Ranieri has changed compared to his last experience managing in England
Italian boss Ranieri guided Leicester to their incredible Premier League title five years ago
Ranieri is an alchemist, not a Mr Magoo type character who succeeds through good luck

He managed Fulham before returning to Italy with new ideas without losing his unmistakable style.

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