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Leicester boss Claude Puel: Disappointed I think is the right word

Leicester City boss Claude Puel was left frustrated after their 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Luka Milivojevic's long-range effort sealed all three points for the hosts, despite Jamie Vardy hitting the post following a good stop from Palace 'keeper Vicente Guaita.

"Disappointed I think is the right word, of course," Puel reflected at the full-time whistle. “I think this team played with strong pressing and put us under pressure. We had difficulties to start with the ball, to find space and to find good moves behind their defenders.

“We played a poor first half without the right intensity and we conceded a great goal. It was tough for us without the positive attitude in our game. [In the] second half, we played better with a good intensity, the right intensity, good play, good moves.

“We had three or four chances to score and I think we deserved to come back into the game. The fair result for me was a draw and we were unlucky in the second half. I regret our first half without the right intensity, the right ingredients.

“We allowed them to start well and score the goal. I'm disappointed about this and the inconsistency in our game. We made our reaction with a good second half but to get points we needed to play the full game."

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