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Leicester boss Puel: We didn't deserve Bournemouth scoreline

Leicester City boss Claude Puel was left frustrated after their 4-2 defeat to Bournemouth.

The Cherries jumpd to a 4-0 lead before the Foxes bagged two late consolations.

“It's difficult, difficult to accept," Puel told LCFC TV. “I think it's strange, I think it was not a fair reflection in the first half because we started well, better than our last games. It was a good balance and we had chances to score.

“On the counter-attack, we lacked concentration and focus. We allowed this team to score two times in their two first moves of the game. It was harsh and after we conceded another goal, a penalty – a harsh penalty I think – at 3-0 in this condition at half-time, it was difficult.

“We came back and we tried to come back in the game. Of course, it's difficult in this condition because the opponent took confidence. I'm pleased with the second half, the end of the second half, because we scored goals with 10 men.

“We continued to attack and to believe and to keep this good mentality in the beginning of the season. I think it's a good thing today.

“For the next game, of course, it will be important to correct defensive aspects and our concentration and focus. Of course, to continue to move on – this is important."

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