Russell Martin likely to turn to Warren O’Hora after Oxford 4-0 shock | OneFootball

Leicester City face an immediate reset after their 4-0 collapse to Oxford United, and Warren O’Hora looks the obvious solution for added experience at Stockport County this weekend.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, Stockport sit third with three wins from five, having thrashed Wigan Athletic 4-0, and changes are expected, with senior options set to feature.

Post-match, Russell Martin insisted the team would learn from the defeat and use the week to put things right. He highlighted how multiple restarts quickly led to chances against his side, pointing to inexperience and poor decisions, and admitted late substitutions left the team too young, which proved naive and soft.

Some viewed those remarks as throwing youngsters under the bus, though they can also be read as Martin accepting responsibility for removing experienced players. John Lundstram is still building fitness after a slow pre-season, while Conor Chaplin has been out injured but is expected to be available for Stockport.

O’Hora, signed from Hibernian on deadline day and previously under Martin at MK Dons, was an unused substitute against Oxford after only a few days with the squad. With the displays of Luke Thomas and Harry Souttar meaning a forced change is needed, O’Hora’s familiarity with the manager’s demands makes him a natural pick.

Match sharpness should not be an issue. O’Hora has already played nine or 10 games this season, including six Conference League qualifiers, captaining Hibernian twice in 0-0 draws with Shkendija and KAA Gent, plus 90 minutes against Motherwell and Rangers. He appears the likeliest change.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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