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‘Shambolic’ Leicester City get surprise positive as Russell Martin addresses future

Leicester City talking points after their 3-1 loss to Peterborough United

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:17 AM

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Russell Martin addressed scrutiny over his future following Leicester City's 3-1 defeat against Peterborough United.
Peterborough took a 3-0 first-half lead before Emil Riis scored a second-half consolation for Leicester.
Josh Holland views Ilari Kangasniemi's 45-minute substitute performance as the standout positive for Leicester City.

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Leicester City suffered a 3-1 defeat against Peterborough United after trailing by three goals at half-time, leaving the club just one point above the League One relegation zone. Despite fans chanting for his dismissal during the match, manager Russell Martin insisted he is not concerned about his future and remains committed to turning the team's fortunes around.

Martin criticized his team's defending on conceded goals, while journalist Josh Holland highlighted substitute defender Ilari Kangasniemi's solid 45-minute display as the primary positive from the fixture. Martin also confirmed that Conor Chaplin and Will Smallbone are expected to return next week.

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‘Shambolic’ Leicester City get surprise positive as Russell Martin addresses future

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