Claudio Ranieri said Leicester City's Premier League form may be suffering as a result of their Champions League exploits.
Claudio Ranieri conceded the international break has come at a good time for Leicester City after they were beaten 2-1 at home by West Bromwich Albion.
James Morrison and Matt Phillips scored either side of an Islam Slimani equaliser to end a West Brom winless run that stretched back to September and condemn Leicester to their first defeat at King Power stadium in 14 months.
The result means Leicester have won just one of their last six Premier League games, and Ranieri admitted that his players - who are are also competing in the Champions League - are in need of respite.