Russell Martin weighs up Leicester City changes for MK Dons after midweek response | OneFootball

Leicester City travel to MK Dons in League One with Russell Martin weighing up selection calls after an encouraging midweek display despite defeat. According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, several players answered the manager’s plea to stake a claim.

After a 2-1 home loss to Burton Albion, City responded with a much-improved showing against Premier League opposition, though Marcelino Nunez’s quality decided a 3-1 cup exit at Ipswich. The performance has nonetheless sharpened competition across the squad.

Jakub Stolarczyk looked more assured in possession and drew praise, challenging Alex McCarthy who started the first two league games. At the back, four natural full-backs were used, with Harry Souttar rested and Caleb Okoli out injured. Ilari Kangasniemi could debut, and Luke Thomas’s calm shift at centre-back has added to Martin’s dilemma, while right-back is open with Aluko withdrawn as a precaution and Jayden Joseph back.

Louis Page, 18, excelled as the No. six alongside Sammy Braybrooke, with Hamza Choudhury unavailable and Oliver Skipp suspended, so he is well placed to continue. Conor Chaplin’s hour-long debut offered a different dimension and he feels ready to start. Wide options Tommy Watson and Harry Howell impressed, and Wes Burns could eventually combine effectively with Chaplin.

There could be a switch up front, with Admir Bristric potentially making way for Bobby De Cordova-Reid, though Bristric’s first goal should ease the pressure and could help him keep his place. Possible, not predicted, XI: Stolarczyk, Joseph, Souttar, Okoli, Thomas, Page, Braybrooke, Chaplin, Burns, Alves, Bristric.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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