Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes Leicester City could be in big trouble if player power saw Claudio Ranieri sacked.

Ranieri was fired by Leicester yesterday, less than nine months after he led them to a remarkable title triumph in the top flight.

Conte said: “I don't like to follow this type of story because I don't think it's right. It's a lack of respect for Claudio.

“It is not right for the players to decide if a manager is sacked or not. If this happens the club is poor, without power. I don't believe in this, trust in this.

“I don't want to listen to this type of story. It is frustrating for a manager, to imagine the players can decide your destiny."