Stalwart Leicester City star gives first impressions of new boss Steve Cooper

Ricardo Pereira has spoken about his first impressions of new Leicester City boss Steve Cooper after reporting back for pre-season training.

The influential Portuguese full-back is looking forward to his seventh season with the Foxes and excited to get started on working towards the new 2024/25 campaign, and a return to Premier League football.

Cooper’s squad returned to Seagrave for pre-season testing on Monday when there were plenty of new faces, not least the new manager.

“I was really excited to start pre-season, see the team-mates again, and see some team-mates that were away… meet the new manager, the new staff, the new people in the club,” said Pereira.

“When we arrived in the morning, we’re excited to see everyone, but then you know you have a testing day and some running to do. That’s normal, we know what to expect, and I’m looking forward to starting.

“This year, it will be super important for us to be together with coming back to the Premier League. We know how tough it will be, but at the same time, we know what we need to do. We know we to play as one and be together. I think everyone is excited for this season.”