(Reuters) - Leicester City said on Tuesday that Claudio Ranieri would be given the opportunity to turn things around at the relegation-threatened Premier League champions. Ranieri has come under pressure since Leicester's stunning title triumph last season, with the club battling relegation near the foot of the league table, a point above the bottom three after 24 games. "Leicester City Football Club would like to make absolutely clear its unwavering support for its First Team Manager, Claudio Ranieri," the club said in a statement on Tuesday. Ranieri has played down recent media reports suggesting he has lost control over his dressing room. Ranieri said he hoped the statement would end speculation about his future with Leicester.

Source: The Star February 07, 2017 14:40 UTC