Leicester City have bolstered their pre-season schedule with the addition of a friendly against Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens, the club has announced.

The Foxes are set to travel to France for the match on August 10th at 3pm, marking their final warm-up before the upcoming Premier League campaign under manager Steve Cooper.

Lens, who secured a commendable seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 last season and competed in the Champions League, promise to provide robust opposition. They ended the 2022/23 campaign as runners-up to PSG, highlighting their quality and making them a challenging test for Leicester.

This fixture presents Leicester with a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their squad ahead of the new season. For fans, it represents the last chance to see their team in action before the Premier League opener against Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur on August 19th.

Ticket information for the RC Lens clash and details on how to follow the game through LCFC channels will be available on the club’s official website in due course.

Additionally, Leicester City has confirmed another fixture in their pre-season itinerary, an away encounter with League One side Shrewsbury Town, adding to the anticipation surrounding Cooper’s inaugural season in charge.