The footballing world was shaken by the news that Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other passengers on the helicopter were killed after it crashed just outside the King Power Stadium.
Despite the shock and sadness surrounding the club this week, the son of the owner insisted that the game go ahead, but it will undoubtedly be an emotional day for all involved.
Speaking to the media ahead of the match: "The game is not important, the result is not important but our desire, our action, our power to give our best on the pitch, to honour our chairman - I think is the most important thing.
"The result is the second thing but I think about our condition, our focus. We will be ready but I hope we can find a good balance between conviction and emotion in this game because if we remain just on the emotion it will be difficult.
"But I am confident after seeing my players at a training session that they can give their best for a few minutes and I hope we can have this feeling just for the game. Before and after, we cannot forget.
"I think we have a responsibility to continue this way and I think all the players are ready to compete."