Claudio Ranieri has been speaking about the statement in which Leicester have offered their "unwavering support".

"I think [the statement] is for the media. I know the views of the chairman. Maybe he wanted to stop all the speculation. I didn't ask them to do this - I knew what the chairman was thinking" he says.

Ranieri also defends his ability to lead the team out of the relegation battle and plays down reports he has lost the dressing room.

"I understand football. You have to do your job and I have to do my job. When you win three matches you are 'God', when you lose three you are not," the Italian adds.

"This is not a crisis. When you aren't winning you lose confidence, it is normal."