Slav’s verdict and it’s bad news all the way

Slaven Bilic had only bad news and frustration to report after the defeat at home against Leicester City.

Talking immediately after the game he said: “It is very frustrating for us to lose the game. We didn’t start well and what is really disappointing is the way we conceded three goals.

“The first goal was very sloppy. Two goals from set-pieces. We know they are good at those. We need to defend them.

“We deserved something from the game. We created lots of chances. In this league you can’t afford to be 3-1 down and try to turn the game around. But they showed character. Last 20 minutes the ball just didn’t want to go in.

“You can call it poor finishing but we have to give huge credit to Kasper Schmeichel , especially for the save to the last chance from Andy Carroll.

“What gives us hope is our performance in the second half. We were good with and without the ball. All we need to add is goals.”

On the injury front he said: “It doesn’t look good with Winston [Reid] and now it looks like Michail [Antonio] won’t be able to go with the England squad.

He felt a hammy [hamstring]. We have to assess them next couple of days. Hopefully, they will be fit after the international break.”