In an astonishing interview, the former Roma player says the Italian "does not like Brazilians" and fails to remember Leicester City's name when dismissing the title win

Former Roma player Cicinho has slated Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, stating his team won the Premier League by sheer luck.

The Italian won the biggest prize of his long managerial career when he led the Foxes to the English crown, despite them finishing just six points above the relegation zone the previous season.

Ranieri has been lauded across the world for his role in the fairytale story, but his career has not been entirely successful, with spells at Roma, Greece and Inter all ending in disappointment.

And Cicinho, who spent five years at Roma, says Ranieri will always fail if he tries his hand at another big club.

"Ranieri, who was champion with ... I don't even remember the name of the club, does not have a game system and does not know how to train," he told ESPN.

"When I was at Roma, he put me in trouble and he does not like Brazilians.

"How did he manage to win the English league? Pure luck. If you put him in charge of a great team, it will not go well."