Leicester at Stevenage, four things to watch as Conor Chaplin nears return | OneFootball

Leicester City resume their Jersey Mike's Trophy campaign at Stevenage on Tuesday night, the sides joint top after emphatic openers, and the trip offers Russell Martin's squad another chance to impress before league football returns.

City swept aside Fulham Under-21s, Admir Bristric netting a hat-trick, while Stevenage routed Walsall as Wanya Marcal opened his account. According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, Martin's group trained all week at Seagrave amid ongoing international duty.

Conor Chaplin has made only two outings since joining from Ipswich, departing the 0-0 at MK Dons after 36 minutes. Martin hinted at Barnsley but left him out, saying the break would get him in a good place. With no pre-match briefing, his status is unclear, though if passed fit he could get minutes before Peterborough.

Will Smallbone's arrival has sharpened debate over City's best midfield. John Lundstram and Louis Page appear nailed on, leaving Sammy Braybrooke under scrutiny. After dips against Stockport and Barnsley, he impressed last time out and another strong show would aid his claim for Saturday.

Bristric and Tommy Watson opened their City accounts in that match, the striker hitting three and the winger two. Martin is expected to start them again and they must seize the chance. Emil Riis remains first choice, and with Wes Burns, Harry Howell and Liam Cullen on international duty, Watson is likely to start left with Will Alves right.

Lorenz Hutchinson, Will Lawrence and Tommy Neale debuted last time. With right options thin, Riley Carr, unused against Ipswich, could feature.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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