This is Leicestershire --Leicester City will give AS Monaco a real test at King Power Stadium today, striker David Nugent has vowed.
Nugent said the French side will face a stiff test against City, especially as the players are battling to be in manager Nigel Pearson's starting line-up on the opening day of the season at Middlesbrough.
"It is a massive game," he said.
"Monaco are big spenders now. It will be decent to see the likes of Falcao at King Power Stadium.
"Everyone is looking forward to it and everyone wants to play in this game.
"If we get our strongest 11 out there, I am sure we will give them a game.
"Jerseys are up for grabs for Middlesbrough and the players know that."
New City signing Zoumana Bakayogo could make his debut after joining the club on a free transfer, and he is relishing the prospect, especially as he was born and raised in France.
"They are going to be a big team now," he said. "They have signed some really big international players.
"It is going to be really exciting to see a team like that take on Leicester.
"I hope to be involved if possible.
"French football is on the rise and we think in France that we soon will have clubs that can compete with the best teams in Europe." Reported by This is 17 hours ago.