Need the latest Foxes transfer news? Get FREE email alerts for Leicester City FC Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Leicester City defender Jonny Evans has revealed how the players found out about the sacking of Claude Puel. The Frenchman lost his job on Sunday after failing to win a single game since New Year's Day. And defender Jonny Evans has revealed how the City players were told about the decision. "We got called into a meeting yesterday (Sunday) morning," he told Sky Sports. "The manager spoke, he spoke well, he spoke to the players and informed us of the club's decision. He wished us all the best for the future. "We feel responsible for a lot of things, when you lose games of football, you feel like you're letting a lot of people down, not just the manager, the fans, the people working behind the scenes at the club and there's always that element to it. "It's not a nice feeling." Former Leicester City defender Robert Huth this week spoke of how Claude Puel's training sessions lacked 'positive vibes' and that they weren't 'energetic'. But Jonny Evans wouldn't be drawn on those comments, giving a respectful view of his now former boss. He added: "Everyone's got different personalities, I tried to view him as a coach and what I could learn from him. "I learned things from him, I only spent a short time with him, six months, and I was working my way back into the team in the last month or so. "He's obviously a well-respected coach throughout Europe and especially in France, where he's got a great reputation. "He's got great qualities, and as players you try to take as much from him as you can. (Image: Getty Images) "There does have to be that connection between supporters, players, manager and the hierarchy itself and maybe the club felt like it wasn't going in that direction." City have now started the process of trying to find a new manager, a replacement for Claude Puel. Brendan Rodgers, Roberto Martinez and Rafael Benitez have all been linked with the position. Jonny Evans and the players remain none the wiser about who may be their new boss. poll loading Who is your choice for next Leicester City manager? 5000+ VOTES SO FAR Brendan Rodgers Sean Dyche David Wagner Rafa Benitez Nigel Pearson Sam Allardyce Mikel Arteta Arsene Wenger Neil Lennon But the former Manchester United defender is confident that whoever comes in has a 'talented group' to work with. "There's a lot of young players, and players playing for England," continued Evans. "You see the quality they have, so there's more to come from everyone and that's the drive from players every single day. "There's no denying we've been inconsistent throughout the season. "We've had some good result against the bigger teams in the league and coming up against the teams we're expected to get more points against we haven't been able to do that and that's caused an inconsistency."<doc-sep>Leicester City have appointed Brendan Rodgers as their new manager with the 46-year-old signing a deal to keep him at the club until 2022, the English Premier League side said on Tuesday. Rodgers was appointed two days after the Foxes fired former coach Claude Puel. PREMIER LEAGUE HUB: LEICESTER BAG EARLY LEAD IN DRESS REHEARSAL FOR NEW BOSS New boss watches on with Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha. Source: Getty Images He had been at Celtic since 2016 after a three-year spell leading Liverpool, including a runners-up finish in the Premier League in 2014. “I’m very privileged and honoured to be here as Leicester City manager and I’ll give my life to make the supporters proud of their club,” Rodgers said. “Together, we’ll be stronger and I’m looking forward to working with the players, staff and supporters to make the right steps forward.” RUMOUR MILL: GUNNERS EYE $73M PL POACH, UTD VS CHELSEA IN EURO TRANSFER BATTLE POLICE PROBE: ALLEGED ASSAULT LEAVES CITY FAN WITH ‘LIFE-THREATENING MASSIVE BRAIN INJURY’ HE CALLS EVERY DAY: HOW ELTON JOHN TURNED PREMIER LEAGUE SCOUT WITH ‘ENCYCLOPAEDIC’ KNOWLEDGE<doc-sep>Leicester belong in the top seven of the Premier League and the new manager will have all the tools needed to take them there, says first-team coach Mike Stowell. Stowell, along with fellow first-team coach Adam Sadler, is in temporary charge of the Foxes following the departure of manager Claude Puel on Sunday. Leicester are currently 12th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone and eight points behind Watford, who are currently seventh. Stowell believes the team is capable of much more though, saying: "I spoke to the players this morning and told them how good they are and how good they can be, but also challenged them. Image: Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday after seven games without a win "We are a top seven team, and that's where we should be. Obviously you've got to earn that right, and we haven't recently. "They've got all the tools here. We're in the process of building a new training ground, the stadium's going to be expanded, we've got fantastic owners, great support and a very, very good squad. "Somebody can come in and work with those players. We've got to keep that squad together." During the latter days of Puel's 16-month tenure at the King Power Stadium, there were reports the players were unhappy with his desire to bring in a more expansive style of play. Jamie Vardy admitted the Frenchman's tactics did not suit him, but Stowell said: "The players are disappointed with results. They're angry with themselves and as a group. Live Renault Super Sunday "They manage themselves really well - they have a really good spirit and are a tight group. They were only angry with themselves, not with the boss." Stowell, who has worked for Leicester for 14 years as both a first-team and goalkeeper coach, also revealed he has no interest in taking on the manager's job full time. "No. I've loved my time here - 14 years as a first-team and goalkeeper coach. I love that role - it's second to none for me. I want to assist whoever comes in," said Stowell.<doc-sep>Leicester set to offer Celtic $11m to hire Brendan Rodgers as next manager after Claude Puel’s sacking Brendan Rodgers is the top summer target for Leicester after Claude Puel’s sacking. And the former Premier League champs are set to approach Celtic about a A$11 million deal to take Rodgers at the end of the season. READ MORE OUTFOXED: PUEL SACKED BY LEICESTER AFTER HEAVY PL DEFEAT EPL TALKING POINTS: HAMSTRUNG UNITED FRUSTRATE REDS, SPURS’ TITLE HOPES SLIP AWAY ‘SHAKE MY HAND’: KLOPP’S BIZARRE EXCHANGE WITH SUBBED REDS STAR ‘WHY YOU LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT?’: LIVERPOOL ICON’S SCARY ON AIR BUST-UP He has been identified as the ideal candidate after his work at Swansea and Liverpool before moving to Scotland. Foxes chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha took the decision to sack Puel following a run of just one win in nine games. That included Saturday’s 4-1 thumping at home to Crystal Palace — but Puel’s position has been under review for a while. Brendan Rodgers is the top summer target for the Foxes Source: Getty Images The main concern at the top of the club was the atmosphere at the training ground and whether the Frenchman (right), 57, could get the most from his players. He bought time with wins over Manchester City and Chelsea over Christmas but could not get a consistent run going. He had been in the job for 16 months after taking over from Craig Shakespeare and finished ninth in the Prem last season. The former Southampton chief leaves the club in 12th position but there were fears of a relegation battle if the poor form continued. First-team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler will take charge for tomorrow’s clash with Brighton and the club may name an interim boss until the end of the season. But Rodgers is the man they want and his compensation fee is down to having two full seasons left on his deal at Celtic Park. It is understood he does not want to leave the Scottish giants mid-season as he aims to win his third consecutive Treble. Rodgers said: “My job is to concentrate on the football aspect and that’s with Celtic.” Michael Appleton and Neil Lennon are options as interim managers, while former Foxes striker Tony Cottee backed Harry Redknapp to step in. This story originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.<doc-sep>
The last Leicester player to score under Claude Puel, Jonny Evans, has revealed how the players found out that the French boss had been sacked by the board. Evans told Sky Sports: “We got called into a meeting yesterday (Sunday) morning, the manager spoke, he spoke well, he spoke to the players and informed us of the club's decision. He wished us all the best for the future. "We feel responsible for a lot of things, when you lose games of football, you feel like you're letting a lot of people down, not just the manager, the fans, the people working behind the scenes at the club and there's always that element to it. It's not a nice feeling." Puel was let go by the club after a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Crystal Palace at home. The French boss left his side in 12th in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone, but performances lately have been poor. Having said that, Evans was still full of praise for Puel: "Everyone's got different personalities, I tried to view him as a coach and what I could learn from him. I learned things from him, I only spent a short time with him, six months, and I was working my way back into the team in the last month or so. "He's obviously a well-respected coach throughout Europe and especially in France, where he's got a great reputation. He's got great qualities, and as players you try to take as much from him as you can. There does have to be that connection between supporters, players, manager and the hierarchy itself and maybe the club felt like it wasn't going in that direction." No wins in their last seven games meant time was up for Puel at the club but Evans still has faith in the players they have at the club. "It's a talented group. There's a lot of young players, and players playing for England. You see the quality they have, so there's more to come from everyone and that's the drive from players every single day. "There's no denying we've been inconsistent throughout the season. We've had some good result against the bigger teams in the league and coming up against the teams we're expected to get more points against we haven't been able to do that and that's caused an inconsistency."