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‘Really rough’ reveal makes Will Alves more impressive but no case for Leicester City defence

The talking points as City were held to a 2-2 draw by Stevenage at King Power Stadium in League One…

By James Pallatt · Leicester Mercury

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Manager Russell Martin revealed Will Alves played through illness before creating two goals for Leicester City.
Leicester City drew 2-2 with Stevenage after twice surrendering the lead.
Russell Martin criticized Leicester's defending as avoidable after conceding goals to Ben Broggio and Tugra Turhan.

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Leicester City manager Russell Martin praised winger Will Alves after he set up goals for Sammy Braybrooke and Kamari Doyle despite feeling unwell before the match against Stevenage. Alves had been a major doubt following illness on Friday, but Martin confirmed the youngster is now doing fine after being substituted.

Leicester twice lost the lead to draw 2-2, with Ben Broggio and Tugra Turhan scoring for Stevenage. Martin strongly criticized his team's defending on the conceded goals as avoidable, while Braybrooke celebrated scoring his first senior goal for the Foxes.

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