Claude Puel asks Leicester fans for full backing after heavy Crystal Palace defeat

Sunday 24 February 2019 14:41, UK

Claude Puel has urged Leicester fans to stick with them despite a 4-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.

Wilfried Zaha's brace, Michy Batshuayi's fortunate opener and Luka Milivojevic's penalty sealed an emphatic victory for the Eagles.

The Foxes are now winless in their last seven games and sit 12th in the Premier League table with boss Puel under mounting pressure.

Leicester, who equalled a club record of four straight Premier League home defeats, have won just four league games at the King Power Stadium this season but the Frenchman asked for the fans' backing.

"I understand their feelings and I understand their disappointment," he said.

"All I can say is keep all their support for the players for the next game against Brighton (on Tuesday) because they need to keep their confidence.

"It's a difficult moment in their careers - a difficult moment in the season - they have to find a good reaction, good response and a positive attitude.

"Sometimes they have disappointment with all the effort and it's difficult to accept.

"Of course one point from six is a big disappointment. If we look at the points it's not enough. But if we look at the performances it's crazy when you see what we're producing on the pitch. We must keep going."