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‘My fault’ – Russell Martin takes responsibility for Leicester City’s slow start

Russell Martin knows why his Leicester City side have struggled to click

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
‘My fault’ – Russell Martin takes responsibility for Leicester City’s slow start
Key Things to Know
  • Leicester City manager Russell Martin has taken full personal responsibility for the club's poor start to the season.
  • Leicester currently sit 17th in League One after losing three of their opening four home matches.
  • Martin highlighted a lack of clinical finishing and conceding soft goals as the main issues for their struggles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City manager Russell Martin has taken full responsibility for his team's slow start to the season, which sees them sitting 17th in League One. Despite being unbeaten away from home, the Foxes have lost three of their first four home games at the King Power Stadium. Martin stated that resolving their current issues is his duty as manager.

Martin explained that Leicester have struggled with being clinical in front of goal while conceding soft goals. Although Martin's style of play has faced criticism, squad members including Louis Page, Tommy Watson, Emil Riis, and John Lundstram have voiced support for the system once it properly clicks.

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