David Wagner has left Huddersfield Town as it emerged their relegation battle was taking its mental toll.

The Terriers announced that the German, who led Huddersfield to the Premier League and masterminded their stunning top-flight survival last season, had departed the club on Monday night.

Insiders at the Yorkshire club, bottom of the table and eight points from safety, have said that Wagner has felt the strain in recent weeks despite his effervescent appearances in front of the press, says the Daily Mail.

A club insider said: "David was brilliant at seeing the positives and dealing with the cameras after matches however, it has been noticeable in recent times that he was in need of a break and was emotionally drained."