Claudio Ranieri

At the first to shoot a goal, we considered two goals.

It's unbelievable this season.

And after this, it was difficult to go back.

We created a chance in the second half to...

to go back to the match, but it was really difficult to score a goal.

They defended very, very well.

We tried to go in everywhere with an individual solution, to make a cross, to make everything, but it was very difficult today.

You did have a good chance with Slimani in the second half, but the goal threat generally, is that the biggest concern for you at the moment?

Yes, of course.

We have two problems.

Consider goal, don't score.

That is our problem in this moment.

But we have to speak together to find a solution, because it's not possible to continue in this way.

Is it an individual thing, certain players not playing up to their best, or is the machine broken, if you like?

No, no, no, the machine is not broken.

But, of course, when you don't play at the maximum level and the others stay at the top, it's difficult, the battle, no?

Because we lost the first ball, the second ball, they were more determined than us.

That's true.

It felt like you'd had a pretty decent week with the owners coming out, good win in the cup.

Did you expect more of a reaction from your players than you got?