new boss Claude Puel 'happy to be a fox'

Leicester City new boss Claude Puel 'happy to be a fox'

A new era for Leicester City begins this weekend as Claude Puel takes charge of his first game against Everton.

The Frenchman was appointed this week as the club’s third manager in eight months.

The 56-year-old will greet the City fans for the first time on Sunday when the Toffees visit the King Power Stadium.

Puel met the media yesterday, proclaimed he was “happy to be a fox” and said he would try to get Leicester into the top half of the Premier League.

“This club has a young feel about them,” Puel told a packed press conference.

“They got promoted to the Premier League just a few seasons ago and they have made rapid progress to win the title. We want to keep the identity but bring more consistency.

“This season, we will go step-by-step. We will try and perform on the pitch and have good results and to find our way to the top half of the table.

“This is not a dream, this is a reality. After, we will see if we can do other things in January and February.”

Puel said he was keen to get to know the city and the fans, as well as the players, and learn about Leicester’s history.

“I will take all of the specialities of the city,” said Puel. “Just to say about this, it’s important to have a good feeling with the fans. When I arrive, the club is my colours.

“I think about the badge and I defend the values of the club, of the city. For me, it’s very important.”

One thing Puel will not be changing is the club’s captain, confirming that Wes Morgan will keep the armband.

“Wes is the captain,” said Puel. “It’s important. He is respected by all of the players. But I want two or three captains on

the team also.” Puel confirmed that Pascal Plancque has joined the club as assistant manager alongside Michael Appleton.