Leicester City's players and staff will be granted permission to attend the funeral of their late chairman and owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in Thailand.
The 60-year-old Thai businessman was one of five victims of the tragic helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium last Saturday. The ceremony is due to start this Saturday, and will stretch out over several days, as is the Buddhist tradition.
As reported by the Mirror, speaking ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Cardiff City, which is also taking place this Saturday, Claude Puel declared, : “I want to give the opportunity for players and staff to go to the funeral.