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Leicester boss Claude Puel hits back at Matt Le Tissier's claims that his approach was boring at Southampton: 'The priority is to win'

Claude Puel has defended his reputation against Matt Le Tissier's withering assessment but insisted results matter more than style.

Le Tissier criticised Puel for a 'boring' approach at Southampton, where the Frenchman was sacked after one season despite finishing eighth and reaching the League Cup final.

Sportsmail understands the new Leicester manager faces the task of winning round a sceptical dressing room but Puel is proud of his record at St Mary's.

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New Leicester boss Claude Puel has defended his reputation as he prepares for first match

'It is not important about this,' Puel said when asked about Le Tissier's comments.