Claudio Ranieri played a big role in Leicester City's historic 2015-16 season. His tactics, his motivational speeches, his "dilly-ding, dilly-dong" lucky charm and his relationship with his former players were crucial to see the Foxes making history. Today, the Italian boss returned to King Power Stadium to pay his respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who lost his life in a helicopter accident last Saturday.
Ranieri was joined by Srivaddhanaprabha's son, Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha in his moment of silence. The Italian boss placed some flowers on top of the improvised altar, where all the tokens of affection from fans have been placed.
Claudio Ranieri returns to the King Power Stadium to pay his respects to his friend Vichai #lcfc pic.twitter.com/oWogCMIrgq
— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) November 1, 2018
Ranieri's gesture was thanked by Leicester City's Twitter feed.
Claudio Ranieri, who managed Leicester City in our 2015/16 Premier League title-winning season, has visited King Power Stadium to pay his respects. pic.twitter.com/Ifdk851kLG
— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 1, 2018
The Italian boss is currently unemployed, following his one-year stint at Nantes.