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The loss of N'Golo Kante, expensive flops and the return of the Tinkerman: 5 reasons why champions Leicester have struggled this season

Leicester have announced manager Claudio Ranieri has left the club just nine months after he guided them to the Premier League title.

Following last season's shock 5,000-1 title triumph, the Foxes have lost 14 of their 25 league games to sit just a point above the drop zone.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has previously called Leicester's season 'embarrassing' and, as they battle relegation, we look at five reasons why they have struggled so far this campaign...

The departure of N'Golo Kante has been difficult for Leicester to deal with this season
The departure of N'Golo Kante has been difficult for Leicester to deal with this season

The loss of N'Golo Kante

Leicester tried to fill the gap left by the midfielder's move to Chelsea - but he was irreplaceable.