Leicester City squad voices support for manager Russell Martin amid poor start

Leicester City defender Jayden Joseph says the squad remains committed to the footballing philosophy of manager Russell Martin. The public backing follows a 4-0 defeat to Oxford United, a result that intensified criticism of Martin’s possession-heavy tactics. Captain Harry Souttar also publicly defended the manager, attributing the weekend loss to player performance rather than coaching strategy. The club is currently managing a significant transition following back-to-back relegations and a summer roster overhaul that saw several high-wage players depart. The team features a high number of academy players as the club navigates financial pressures and seeks new ownership. Joseph maintains that the squad is a new group that requires time to adjust to Martin’s approach despite the challenging start to the League One campaign.

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