Boss Steve Cooper knows results are paramount for Leicester and will refuse, either now or going forward, to hide.

But he has called any talk about how certain he is about succeeding irrelevant until the results come. He understands the focus must be on the here and now .

He was still in good spirits at his pre-match press conference on Thursday, citing honesty and authenticity and how you can see the “real person” during a difficult time.

Cooper and his staff have also spoken to the players this week about taking responsibility, both collectively and individually, ahead of Saturday’s visit of Bournemouth.

Two years ago his Nottingham Forest side lost a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to the Cherries, part of a nine game winless run which ended with a 1-0 win over Liverpool.

Cooper has been here before and succeeded, Forest ultimately stayed up at Leicester’s expense that season.

The Foxes have been close to a breakthrough but it needs to come soon – and fans will have forgiven for looking ahead to his run of games which includes Southampton and Forest after the international break.

Cooper remains confident but results will dictate the mood at the King Power Stadium.