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Leicester City may be going into Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace on the back of a return of just one point from their last five games, but manager Claude Puel says there has been a buzz around the training camp at Belvoir Drive.

City haven’t played since the 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium two weeks ago, but they were praised by pundits and Puel for their display that day and the Frenchman says he has noticed renewed confidence within his squad as the Eagles come to the King Power Stadium.

City produced a promising attacking display and Puel hopes his side can build on that performance as they look to end a run of three consecutive home defeats.

“In our last game, we showed different, good moves,” said Puel.

“For example, sometimes Spurs played deep because they were on the defence. We played well, we found solutions, we showed good patience but also good tempo and it was very interesting.

“We showed different possibilities to play counter attack and to play against deep block. I was pleased with our performance.

“We showed in all situation the moves I want to see from my team. We can start from behind also. We started from Kasper Schmeichel, we had fantastic chances.

“It was very encouraging for this team and when I saw training sessions this week, they were happy with the performance, without the fair result.

“It is important to continue this work this week.”

However, as encouraging as the display was, despite the result, Puel knows it is time his side picked up points and not just plaudits.

“I think of course we need to join the performance with the right result,” he said. “We need points, that is normal.

“We have two games at home and it will be important to find the results and confidence to continue our good work.”