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Watch Leicester's three goals vs Malaga: Coulibaly, Page, Neale

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Saturday saw another fascinating friendly come and go for Leicester City Football Club, with the Foxes drawing 3-3 with Malaga in the south of Spain after a venue change at the last moment. That situation occurred due to a lack of due diligence from LCFC, and former opponents Cadiz, who were happily beaten at least.

Woyo Coulibaly, Tommy Neale and Louis Page were the most recent scorers. Page's in particular was a strange situation, or an incredible one with a worrying omen.

(Coulibaly goal beneath)

The No.8 scored directly from a corner with his deft left foot. The last occasion when City netted from the exact same set-piece, they went on to be relegated.
Although, not every fan was happy after the uncompetitive game because there was too much of this tiki-taka play at the back.

Russell Martin is famous, no, sorry, infamous for this style from his Southampton Premier League days; which were an absolute abomination to be quite honest with the readership. Conceding three can happen; at least the attack was again firing on all cylinders seemingly, judging by the score line.

However martin must learn that he can have goalkeepers go long from the back occasionally. As a matter of fact, it is a good strategy to trick your opponents if they're expecting a head coach to have directed his team to constantly build from defense - even in the championship that would be a worry so in League One, LCFC are really going to have to have the right personnel in order to carry out those orders.

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Though there were still some solid, standout moments in the game. For example, the first half performance was better than the second. So Martin is learning which complexion of side might suit him best.

Sammy Braybrook, again, stood out as a superb Fox in the making. He could really be someone to galvanise and propel the East Midlanders this season and in the future.

Alex McCarthy, the veteran goalkeeper, also stood out. Possibly more so than his rival for the No. 1 shirt, Jakub Stolarczyk; McCarthy could find himself in the starting line-up if he continues this way, especially having known Martin and played under him at Southampton.

Indeed, it must be said that coming back from behind in the match does show that Leicester, well, this Leicester team, has character.

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