Leicester City Football Club on Sunday sacked manager Claude Puel, who leaves his position as first team manager with immediate effect.
Leicester were thrashed 4-1 by visiting Crystal Palace on Saturday to compound Puel’s woes at the club.
Puel has been under pressure since taking charge of the 2015/2016 Premier League champions.
A statement on the club website read, “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.
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“Assistant Manager Jacky Bonnevay also departs with the Club’s best wishes.”
Leicester City says first team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler, supported by the Club’s established backroom staff, will assume responsibility for the senior squad while the club begins the process of appointing a new manager.
“The Board will make no further comment until this process is complete,” the statement said.
