Benitez on Leicester rumours: ‘I think you know my answer’
Rafael Benitez has side-stepped speculation that he could succeed Claude Puel at Leicester.
Claude Puel
F365 Says: Puel was a bad fit for Leicester from the start
You may know you’ll never achieve the impossible again, but that doesn’t mean you settle for the mundane.
Leicester City ‘part company’ with Claude Puel
And we all know what that means. The Foxes have dismissed their manager after a seven-game winless run dating back to January 1st.
Puel: Vardy can see I’m doing him a favour
Claude Puel reckons he is helping Jamie Vardy to prolong his career – and the striker knows it.
Leicester boss reveals clear-the-air talks with Schmeichel
“He is happy to continue this project,” says Puel, who might want a word with Kasper’s old man…
Puel explains Vardy’s omission from Leicester XI at Wembley
The striker only appeared from the bench, missing a penalty with his first touch, in Leicester’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham.
F365 Says: No winner from Puel’s big Vardy gamble
Claude Puel denied any rift with Jamie Vardy but dropping the star striker reaped no reward for anyone at Leicester…
Puel responds to Vardy’s ‘f***ing k***head’ outburst
Did Jamie Vardy call Claude Puel a “f***ing k***head”? The Leicester boss insists they have “a good relationship”.
Puel excited by chance to take points off Man United
The Foxes have taken points off Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool recently. Also lost to Newport, mind.
F365’s early loser: Claude Puel slowly taking Leicester nowhere
Claude Puel feels it’s unreasonable to expect Leicester to be higher. But it’s about moving forward, if not upward…
Puel offers response to Leicester fans’ growing frustration
Claude Puel admits disappointment with Leicester is “normal”. But he’s not really that bothered.
Puel launches defence of Leicester reign and cup changes
“If people think our place is sixth, or higher, this is not the truth. If seventh or eighth is bad then this is crazy.”
Big Weekend: Tottenham, Sanchez, Wolves v Liverpool, Puel
Okay, it doesn’t feel like a vintage third-round weekend. But it could be the biggest game of Alexis Sanchez’s season…
Puel responds to claims of sack after famous Leicester win
The weekend began with claims that Claude Puel’s sacking was imminent. Then Leicester beat Chelsea.
Big Midweek: Arsenal v Spurs, De Bruyne, Bournemouth, Puel
Arsenal and Spurs meet again, Kevin de Bruyne returns, and Claude Puel loves secondary cup competitions.
Puel targeting Europa League to help retain players
Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire have been linked with moves. Puel thinks Europe could convince them to stay.
Puel hopes to deliver League Cup in tribute to late owner
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha “liked” the League Cup “a lot”. Leicester want to win it for him as a tribute.
Distraught Puel: ‘It is a tragedy for the club’
Puel: “I want reassure all the people who are concerned about me. I am distraught, but I am well.”
Puel: Vardy couldn’t stomach penalty decision
“It’s a stomach problem, yes,” confirmed Claude Puel before the Leicester boss brought the jokes…
Puel hails Arsenal’s Lacazette as the ‘complete’ striker
Leicester boss Claude Puel believes Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette is the complete striker.
Leicester boss hopes Maguire deal puts off big clubs
“It is not in my mind that he will leave the club after just one year.” Puel doesn’t know of a buy-out clause.
Puel defends his manic celebration after victory
The Leicester boss denies that he went crazy because of Southampton sacking…
Leicester boss warns Vardy over regaining his place
“I cannot get angry with Jamie,” says Puel. But the striker shouldn’t expect to waltz back into his side.
Gossip: Real Madrid to make massive Eriksen offer
But only if Luka Modric leaves for Inter. Plus Manchester United and Claude Puel…
Puel on Maguire: ‘I can confirm he is going to Manchester…’
“But only for a couple of hours!” Go on, Claude. Tell us another…
Puel responds to Mourinho’s preseason moans
Puel says that if Mourinho gets to moan, so does he. And he’s right…
Appleton out as Leicester reshuffle coaching staff
Assistant manager Michael Appleton has left Leicester amid a restructuring of Claude Puel’s coaching staff.
Leicester boss fears late Mahrez bids
Leicester could well decide that it’s not Claude Puel’s problem, but the manager is still worried…
Puel admits he could be victim of ‘piranha club’
Leicester have been heavily linked with a move for David Wagner, so Claude Puel will be off again.
Premier League winners and losers
Claude ‘Le Pompier’ Puel, Hodgson and Zaha, Mourinho’s improved big game record and more…