Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Tough to manage Riyad Mahrez situation'

Leicester City boss Claude Puel has revealed that the Foxes are continuing to assess the ongoing situation involving Riyad Mahrez.

  "The club took the decision for the best interest of Leicester, we needed to respect this decision. It is the best decision for our squad," the Foxes boss told reporters. "The position with Riyad, we will assess. After the transfer window, it is a tough decision for us to manage now. It is important now to move on and to keep our focus on the pitch. I hope Riyad can clear his head and come back with us as he is a valuable player for us and crucial in our play. "We need to stay united after all this, it is a situation we need to manage but other things will stay inside the club. We will deal with his side and the club, not in public."