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Russell Martin hints at Leicester City midfield change with Will Smallbone in new role

Will Smallbone is set for a new role in the Leicester City midfield…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:13 PM

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Russell Martin indicated Will Smallbone is expected to play a more advanced midfield role moving forward.
Smallbone completed his first start and first hour of action in over a year against Wigan Athletic.
The midfielder previously made appearances against Bromley and Luton Town before starting in central midfield alongside Louis Page.

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Leicester City manager Russell Martin has hinted that midfielder Will Smallbone will feature in a more advanced position in future matches. Smallbone made his first start for the Foxes on Tuesday night against Wigan Athletic, replacing suspended midfielder John Lundstram and completing an hour of action in a deeper central role alongside Louis Page.

Martin praised Smallbone's versatility and familiarity with his tactical system, noting that he expects the summer signing to push further forward. With Lundstram returning from suspension and Sammy Braybrooke also competing for minutes, Martin faces tactical decisions across his midfield ahead of Saturday's fixture.

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