The rumours that Claude Puel is on the cusp of being relieved as Leicester City manager have continued to circulate.
Despite finishing in a respectable ninth position in the Premier League last season, Leicester's manager found himself under pressure as his side tailed off dramatically towards the end of the campaign. This deterioration of form climaxed in a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Crystal Palace in April, creating agitation among the Leicester supporters.
However, Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, provided Puel with some relief from the pressure as he publicly supported the Frenchman.
In a match day programme from the Foxes' match against West Ham United in May, the chairman wrote (via the Leicester Mercury): "Our manager Claude, our coaching staff and the players have my full support, and I would ask you to also get behind them this afternoon, and let your voices be heard".