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Russell Martin drops Leicester City right-back hint as forgotten star emerges

Woyo Coulibaly or Bade Aluko are likely to start at right-back for Leicester City today

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Russell Martin hinted that Woyo Coulibaly could start at right-back for Leicester City against Doncaster.
First-choice right-back Jayden Joseph remains sidelined by injury for the next few weeks.
Bade Aluko was substituted at half-time in consecutive matches, including a 3-1 defeat to Peterborough United.

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Leicester City manager Russell Martin has hinted that Woyo Coulibaly could be brought into the starting lineup at right-back against Doncaster. The position remains vacant following an injury to first-choice option Jayden Joseph, who started five of the first six fixtures this season but is expected to remain sidelined for several more weeks.

Coulibaly has played only 45 minutes of league action this campaign after missing out on a summer transfer away from the club. Martin confirmed that Coulibaly is in contention alongside Bade Aluko and centre-back Caleb Okoli, challenging his squad to step up and claim the role permanently.

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Russell Martin drops Leicester City right-back hint as forgotten star emerges

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