AdminRussell Martin has admitted Leicester City were “naive and soft” after suffering a disappointing defeat to Oxford United in League One this afternoon.
Speaking to BBC Sport Leicester following the final whistle, Martin reflected on a frustrating afternoon at the King Power Stadium, where his side were unable to produce the response required and ultimately came away empty-handed.
The Leicester boss did not hide his disappointment with the performance, particularly the way his players dealt with key moments during the match. Martin believes his side were punished for mistakes and a lack of composure, describing their approach as “naive and soft” on a day when they needed to be far more disciplined.
The result will raise further questions about Leicester’s progress under Martin, with expectations high following their return to League One. The Foxes were hoping to make a strong start and establish themselves as one of the division’s leading sides, but this defeat represents another setback.
Martin will now be tasked with finding a response from his squad ahead of their next fixture. Leicester cannot afford to dwell on the result, but the manager will know there are clear areas that must improve.
The comments underline just how disappointed Martin was with his team’s display, and supporters will now be hoping to see a much stronger reaction in the coming matches.
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