Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2018-19

#5 Claude Puel might just have saved his job

Surely a smiling figure from within

Although Leicester haven't endured a significant dip in form, stories from around the country suggested that Puel might face the sack in the wake of the game against Chelsea.

In terms of his stubborn tactics, Puel was apparently on the verge of being axed. But today, we saw a more direct Leicester City, not the one that solely tried to focus on possession-based football - something that didn't suit the likes of Vardy, Maddison and Albrighton.

They defended in numbers, frustrated Chelsea and provided the right service to Vardy, especially in the second half.

There was a systematic approach, a specific game plan divided into two halves. In the first, the away side maintained a certain shape and in the second, pushed further up the pitch and grabbed their opportunity with both hands.

A tactical masterclass indeed, from Claude Puel.