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Leicester players angered by club's decision to drive to Bournemouth

Claude Puel's team lost 4-2 in the Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium

Leicester City suffered a 4-2 defeat away to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon
Image: Leicester City suffered a 4-2 defeat away to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon

A number of Leicester players were angered at the club's decision to drive to Bournemouth on Friday afternoon instead of flying, Sky Sports News has learned.

The Foxes suffered their heaviest defeat since April at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat.

The 170-mile journey to the south coast took over five hours, with the team coach having to battle through rush-hour traffic.

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Bournemouth 4-2 Leicester

Sky Sports News understands a number of Leicester players voiced their concerns to manager Claude Puel before the journey, but were told a decision had already been taken on their mode of transport.

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Leicester have chosen not to comment on the matter.

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