Struggling Leicester sack coach Claude Puel

Claude Puel

Leicester announced the sacking of manager Claude Puel on Sunday following the struggling 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.