Leicester City manager Claude Puel has urged his players to be at their best during their last five games as they aim to secure a top ten finish this season.

The Foxes fell to a 2-1 defeat against Burnley on Saturday and this means that their chances of securing Europa League football for next season now look very remote, as the the seventh placed Clarets have now opened up a nine point gap.

"Of course it is a big disappointment for everyone after this game," said Puel.

"I think we showed in our play some good things. It was a good performance.

"It is a big difference between the last game at home (the defeat to Newcastle) and this game and now we have to continue with the same quality and positive attitude.

"I hope we finish with strength, with a positive attitude and together because all the players, the fans and the chairman, the entire club deserve to finish in the top half of the table. It is crucial.

"It is a big disappointment but if we remember where we were in October it was amazing to be able to play for Europa League qualification at this stage of the season.

"It is important not to forget this way and all the difficulties during the season.

"Now we must finish strong together and see. It would be a good reward."