Claude Puel"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," Leicester said in a statementPremier League side Leicester City said on Sunday they have parted company with manager Claude Puel, with the club sitting 12th in the league standings. Claude Puel has left his role as manager of Leicester City following Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Full story 👉 https://t.co/BKwUw3ByeQ#LCFC #bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/zdMQ3pWF29 — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 24, 2019"Assistant manager Jacky Bonnevay also departs with the club's best wishes. Puel had been appointed Leicester manager in October 2017 when they were 14th in the standings and the Frenchman led the club to a ninth-placed finish in his first season. Leicester's Jamie Vardy had also been critical of Puel's style of play this season although Puel said there was no rift with the striker.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 24, 2019 11:26 UTC