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Nigel Pearson: 'Leonardo Ulloa not guaranteed starter'

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson warns that club-record signing Leonardo Ulloa is not guaranteed to start on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has said that club-record signing Leonardo Ulloa will be ready for the start of the Premier League season.

The Foxes spent £8m to sign the Argentine striker from Brighton & Hove Albion last month.

However, Pearson has warned that Ulloa's price tag will not guarantee him a start on the opening day against Everton.

"It is about where we are in two weeks' time in terms of the players being ready for the season and he has fitted into the squad very well," he told the Leicester Mercury.

"There is also the question of understanding. Players don't just fit in overnight. We know what his qualities are and he complements the players we have here fantastically well.

"I am really pleased that he is in the squad and I'm sure he will play a big part in terms of scoring goals for us this season."

Ulloa scored 16 goals in 38 appearances for Brighton last season.

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