What Russell Martin said after latest disappointing Leicester display
A decent preseason has rather desperately morphed into a concerning start to the English Football League campaign, leaving many Leicester City supporters anxious and searching for answers after three winless outings. The latest frustration came in a goalless stalemate at MK Dons, following mixed showings against Ipswich Town in cup competition and a slow start to their League One account overall.
The reaction from LCFC fans, along with journalists, has grown increasingly restless, with the club yet to register a single league victory and only two points from a possible nine on the board. Russell Martin is undeniably under real pressure at King Power Stadium right now; the prospect of going five or six games without a win (or losing the next two, heaven forbid!) feels almost unbearable to contemplate for a fan base desperate for momentum.
Leicester City manager Russell Martin talks MK Dons performance and what must change, as usual
So how did the former Dons, Southampton, Rangers and Swansea City boss explain himself after the final whistle at Stadium MK? He admitted his side had dominated possession and territory but simply lacked that vital cutting edge in front of goal, leaving them with nothing to show for what he strangely viewed as the East Midlanders' best performance of the season.
Martin insisted that his men would win that match nine times out of 10 in spite of the impotence. He, naturally, pointed to the sheer volume of chances Leicester created, as well as the attacking dominance his team supposedly demonstrated throughout the afternoon.
I’m disappointed we didn’t win, we deserved to. It’s the best performance we’ve had. MK Citizen
The 40-year-old acknowledged that the missing ingredient was end product. Yet he remains convinced that once that conviction arrives, results will swiftly start to match the Leicestershire side's promising play.
The manager described his players as fast, aggressive and full of purpose, urging supporters to focus on the encouraging patterns of play rather than just the scoreline. He highlighted the clean sheet and positive energy as genuine foundations, whilst asking for patience.
