Leicester’s owners face a crucial decision on Claudio Ranieri’s position after the side slipped to two points off the bottom but sources indicate a willingness to maintain faith going into the Champions League fixture against Sevilla.
Relegation as defending champions is a genuine prospect after the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United and Ranieri’s role has been placed under serious scrutiny amid strong suggestions of dressing-room unrest.
Sportsmail understands Ranieri has spoken to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the club’s chairman, since the game and received reassurance in keeping with his regular discussions with the Thai billionaire.
Srivaddhanaprabha was back in his homeland rather than at the King Power Stadium and it is believed the famous helicopter taking off from the centre-circle after the encounter was for a different executive.