Speaking after his side lost to Chelsea in the League Cup, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has hinted why Ahmed Musa is not in the starting line-up in recent Premier League matches.<br /><br />The Nigeria international has not started in the English top-flight since the opening day at Hull City, and the Italian coach has suggested that he has to be introduced gradually to the rigours of the Premier League. <br /><br />Of a possible five appearances, Musa and Gray, who joined Leicester City in 2016 from CSKA Moscow and Birmingham City respectively, have started one game each in the top-flight.<br /><br />&ldquo;Shinji was very determined. It is good because between Shinji and Ulloa they want to fight to have a chance,&rdquo; Ranieri said to lcfc.com.<br /><br />&ldquo;For us that is good. And also I watched Jeffrey Schlupp come back after his injury, Ben Chilwell, Demarai Gray and Ahmed Musa must understand much better the Premier League, but it is okay. <br /><br />&ldquo;For me it is important to develop all the squad and not just the 14 players.&rdquo;<br /><br />Musa, 23, was in action for 76 minutes as Leicester City were beaten 4-2 in extra-time by Chelsea on Tuesday night. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : lcfc.com <br />