Leicester City to forge ahead

– Leicester have confirmed their Premier League clash at Cardiff will go ahead on Saturday following the tragic death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

The Thai billionaire was one of five people killed when his helicopter crashed outside Leicester’s King Power Stadium last Saturday.

With mourners flocking to the stadium and the crash site cordoned off as investigators picked through the wreckage, Leicester postponed Tuesday’s League Cup tie against Southampton.

But the club announced on Tuesday that they will make the trip to south Wales to face Cardiff this weekend.

A minute’s silence will be observed before kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium and players will wear black armbands in Vichai’s honour.

Cardiff chief executive Ken Choo was respectful of Leicester’s wish to return to action seven days after the horrific accident.

“... the thoughts and feelings of Leicester City FC are at the forefront of our minds,” he said.

“As such, we will be offering our support to Leicester City in any way necessary in respect of this weekend’s fixture.” –

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