Struggling Leicester give coach Claude Puel the boot
Puel gets marching orders after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace, the sixth defeat in seven games
Leicester — Leicester announced the sacking of manager Claude Puel on Sunday following the struggling English Premier League side’s sixth defeat in seven games. Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace dropped the 2015/2016 champions to 12th, only eight points above the relegation places. A statement released by the club said: “Leicester City Football Club has today [Sunday] parted company with Claude Puel, who leaves his position as first team manager with immediate effect.” First team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler will assume caretaking responsibilities. “The club would like to thank Claude for his efforts in leading the team during his 16 months in the role and wish him well in his future career,” the club said. Puel’s assistant manager, Jacky Bonnevay, has also been let go. The Foxes’ miserable run includes a defeat to League Two side Newport in the FA Cup. Their dip in form followed a promising period over Christmas when they beat both Chelsea and Manchester City, their las...
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