Leicester City fans are beginning to turn on their relatively recently appointed head coach Russell Martin, with unease rapidly hardening into criticism after a stuttering start to life in League One. Indeed, this frustration is entirely justified, and fears over the former Scotland international's suitability were already simmering among sections of the LE2 faithful well before a ball was kicked in anger.
Martin's pitifully low win rate of just 20 per cent in competitive fixtures at King Power Stadium tells its own damning story. Paired with a winless league campaign to date, it stands as a stark indictment of his methods and inability to deliver results.
When measured the size, resources and history of LCFC compared to pretty much every other side in the division, that statistic is nothing short of a bad joke. Evidently the form already places a massive question mark over the 40-year-old's judgement and tactical flexibility.
Fitness ahead of Leicester City vs Plymouth Argyle
Hopefully the ex-MK Dons, Swansea City, Southampton and Rangers gaffer will have a fully fit squad to call upon for the next outing against Plymouth Argyle on September 1, though early signs are not exactly encouraging on the injury front. New signing Conor Chaplin in particular is proving a persistent concern, having missed the opening three games with a preseason knock.
"Chaplin could join Caleb Okoli in missing Tuesday night’s game against Plymouth Argyle. Okoli has sat out the last two matches with an unspecified injury and has also been linked with a move away from the [sic] King Power Stadium.OneFootball via Leicester Mercury
Bade Aluko, a doubt after coming off at Ipswich on Tuesday, was included at Stadium MK and remained an unused substitute."
The one-time Ipswich Town man lasted a mere 36 minutes on his first league start at Stadium MK following a heavy challenge. Chaplin now faces assessment to determine the full extent of the damage.
Bade Aluko, who had been a doubt after being withdrawn versus the Tractor Boys in midweek, was included in the matchday squad in Milton Keynes. Although the Foxes starlet remained an unused substitute, leaving his true readiness to start unclear.
Meanwhile, Caleb Okoli has sat out the last two fixtures with an unspecified issue; the defender's continued absence does occur alongside strong transfer speculation, however. Clubs in negotiation often rest players to safeguard prospective deals, raising questions regarding whether fitness or a pending move is the true barrier.
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