Leicester City defender Wes Morgan has come to the defence of under fire manager Claude Puel.

The Premier League side were in good form recently, but suffered two surprising defeats to Cardiff and now Newport County in the FA Cup.

The League Two side defeated Leicester, after Puel made several changes to his side.

But veteran defender Morgan believes the players are to blame.

"If you look at the chances and opportunities we had, we could have won that game quite easily," Morgan said after the game.

"We've got a good squad and the gaffer's got the problem of finding the right balance.

"He's got to give players rest and other players opportunities.

"It's the same for every manager and every team - and I thought we were definitely strong enough."