Claudio Ranieri is not unsettled by speculation over Leicester future
Wednesday 15 February 2017 08:01, UK
Claudio Ranieri insists he has not been unsettled by speculation about his Leicester future with his side hovering just above the relegation places.
The Premier League champions have struggled to find the form that defied all odds and propelled them to the title last season.
But Ranieri, who was given a vote of confidence last week by Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, claims he is relaxed.
"For me, it was nothing because every week I speak with my owner and we have a very good relationship. When something goes wrong the media try to understand why," Ranieri said.
"There was so much speculation that the chairman said: 'OK Claudio, I will tell them something and we stop all of this speculation'.
"We believe. In this moment we lack confidence but you can get confidence only if you win and play well and we're not in this case.
"But my dressing room is very united and I am very confident in all of my players.
Ranieri was speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco, where Leicester were presented with the Spirit of Sport award, after winning their first top-flight title last season.
