Analysing Leicester City’s defence in Russell Martin’s new system as ‘best position’ emerges

Leicester City manager Russell Martin has shifted to a back three after defensive vulnerabilities appeared earlier in the campaign, aiming to tighten the defensive unit. The tactical change has seen Warren O'Hora, Harry Souttar, and Caleb Okoli feature regularly together, including during a 4-0 victory over Bromley, though Martin identified a wide centre-back role as potentially the best position for youngster Bade Aluko.

While Souttar has emerged as an authoritative central presence, recent matches exposed possession difficulties for Okoli, prompting Luke Thomas to fill in at left centre-back. Martin highlighted his squad depth and adaptability, noting that teenage summer signing Ilari Kangasniemi and Aluko remain promising options pushing for more first-team opportunities.