Brendan Rodgers insisted Leicester were still well placed to make their Champions League dreams reality despite their slump continuing with defeat at Everton.

The Foxes have now collected just two points from their three Premier League games since the competition resumed after losing 2-1 at Everton.

Rodgers’ side were third going into the game but their grip on a Champions League place is loosening with the chasing pack closing in.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “That is what we wanted from this game – three points.

“I think the first half was good for us but then they changed their shape and we had more difficulty with (James) Maddison. The second half was difficult.

“We were a little worried and didn’t play as well as we did in the first half but in the end the the points give us the possibility to continue the dream.

“The next game will be important but we have to be there to fight for a place in Europe.”