Claudio Ranieri reveals 'unbelievable' reason he was sacked by Leicester City just nine months after 1000-1 Premier League title success
Leicester City's Dramatic Decline
Claudio Ranieri has revealed the "unbelievable" reason that Leicester City sacked him in February 2017, just nine months after a miraculous Premier League title run. The Foxes shocked the world by becoming 2015-16 champions of England, having started the season as 1000-1 underdogs, but they suffered a dramatic decline in the following campaign that ultimately cost Ranieri his job.
Ranieri's Departure and Craig Shakespeare's Impact
Leicester quickly became embroiled in a relegation battle after their title celebrations had died down, as the squad struggled to juggle domestic and European commitments. Ranieri took his team into the Champions League knockout stages, but they were sat only one point above the Premier League drop zone by late February after a five-game losing run, and the board decided to make a change in the dugout. Craig Shakespeare was promoted from Ranieri's assistant to interim head coach after the Italian's dismissal, and he kept them up, while also masterminding a comeback win over Sevilla in the last-16 of the Champions League.
- Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 with 1000-1 odds
- Ranieri was sacked in February 2017
- Craig Shakespeare replaced Ranieri as interim head coach
The Foxes' decline was swift and dramatic.
Ranieri's Revelation
Although the source does not provide Ranieri's specific quote about the unbelievable reason for his sacking, it does mention that Ranieri revealed an "unbelievable" reason for his departure.
