Leicester manager Claude Puel warns his side against complacency after their surprise win against Tottenham

  • Claude Puel is not getting carried away after surprise victory against Tottenham
  • The Frenchman urged his players not to be complacent against Burnley
  • The Foxes have moved into ninth in the Premier League after their latest win 

Leicester boss Claude Puel has warned the Foxes they cannot afford to relax after their victory over Tottenham.

They host Burnley on Saturday after rising to ninth in the Premier League following a 2-1 win over Spurs on Tuesday.


Leicester also face Newcastle, Southampton and Crystal Palace before Christmas with Puel having won two of his five games in charge.

Leicester manager Claude Puel warns his side against complacency ahead of Burnley tie 

Leicester manager Claude Puel warns his side against complacency ahead of Burnley tie 

But after the impressive triumph over Tottenham the Frenchman told his players there is no room for complacency.

He said: 'Be careful about this. If we watch Burnley, the table doesn't lie. I think they are sixth, it is a fantastic season for them. 

'They have confidence and are a strong team.

'They are not just physical, they start with the ball and try to play good football and have had good results away from home. It's a big challenge for us but also for them.

'Southampton also deserved another result (against Manchester City), every game is difficult in the Premier League and the quality on the pitch of Burnley will be a strong challenge for us.

Jamie Vardy (front) helped the Foxes stun Tottenham with a 2-1 win at home on Tuesday night 

Jamie Vardy (front) helped the Foxes stun Tottenham with a 2-1 win at home on Tuesday night 

Puel's side are now ninth in the Premier League but the Frenchman is not getting carried away 

Puel's side are now ninth in the Premier League but the Frenchman is not getting carried away 

He added: 'Now we are ninth but it's not important for the moment. I don't know where we can finish, the most important thing is to continue the work.

'Tottenham was one game and now is the time to repeat the performance and we need to work together with the same attitude and we will see for the future. 

'It was a good win, no other thing.'

Robert Huth (ankle) and Matty James (Achilles) are sidelined but Christian Fuchs will return to the squad after missing the win over Spurs following the birth of his daughter.