​Premier League champions Leicester City have begun their title defence in very Chelsea-like fashion, snatching just one point from their first two games this season.





They will hope to get things back on track when they face Swansea City at home on Saturday.





Speaking via the club's ​official website ahead of the clash, Claudio Ranieri stressed on the importance of dwelling on the positives of their goalless draw against Arsenal last weekend.

“It was important to make a positive result and we played so well," he said. "Of course, at the end of the match it was so open.





“We can win, we can lose, but it’s okay. It was a good match and now we are thinking about the next match against Swansea. I’m very focused to achieve 40 points – this is our target. It’s the same target as last season. We don’t change our mind. It’s important to be concentrated on our job.”





The Italian also gave a fitness update on Nampalys Mendy and Jeffrey Schlupp. Mendy went off early in the second half against Arsenal and according to the manager, won't be available for Saturday's match.





Schlupp remains unavailable as well, but Ranieri expects both players back after the international break.

“Mendy is getting better,” Ranieri explained. “I think and I hope that after the international break he’s ready to play.





“Also Jeff [Schlupp] had a little injury to his muscle. It’s unbelievable because he was so good before the Arsenal match. He felt something and now I hope he will be ready after the international break.”