Claudio Ranieri insists Leicester stars are ‘happy’ with him in charge despite slump in form

CLAUDIO RANIERI says he still has the control and respect in Leicester's dressing room, despite Premier League losing streak.

The champions of England sit just ONE point above the relegation zone and have not won in their last four games.

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Their most recent defeat came against Manchester United at the King Power Stadium, losing 3-0.

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Prior to the match, Ranieri admitted he could be sacked - despite sensationally guiding the Foxes to the title last season.

But despite the negatives currently surrounding Leicester, Ranieri insists everyone at the club is happy with each other.

The Italian said: "We have to score, play together and never give up.

"It is important now to get the confidence. Last season everything was right and the players got confidence, now they are anxious. We need to react every time.

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"We're together. I'm happy with the players and they're happy with me. We have to stay together and keep fighting."

Following the January transfer window, Ranieri held clear the air talks with wantaway striker Leonardo Ulloa after the forward failed to secure a move away.

Whilst Ulloa's agent has since claimed the Tinkerman has "destroyed" his client's career.

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