Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects Premier League champions Leicester City to launch a strong defence of their title after an impressive pre-season.
Mourinho has been impressed with the club's signings during the transfer window - the club have acquired the likes of Ahmed Musa and Bartosz Kaputska - and believes that the Foxes have assembled a stronger squad than the one that shocked the world to win the title last season.
But Mourinho is aware of how hard it is to defend the Premier League title, and believes that the extra stress of Champions League football could take its toll on Claudio Ranieri's men.
"I think it will be a different season for them but they can cope with the situation. They have a new experience playing the Champions League which changes the profile of their season," Mourinho said.
"They have a minimum of six big matches to play in between Premier League matches so that changes their season but they have a better squad.
"They have bought good players. The manager is good, he is experienced. I think they can cope. I hope they cope. I wish everything goes well for them."
Mourinho will get a close look at the champions as he pits his new-look United squad against them in the Community Shield on Sunday.
> ..... - Goal