AdminLeicester City could be without Conor Chaplin and Will Smallbone for Saturday’s League One clash against Peterborough United, with Russell Martin admitting the game may come too soon for the pair.
Both players have been working towards a return to action and have resumed training, offering some encouragement to the Leicester boss. However, Martin is yet to confirm whether either man will be ready to feature this weekend.
The Foxes manager revealed that the two players are making progress in their recovery but stopped short of guaranteeing their availability for the upcoming fixture.
Martin confirmed that the pair are “nearly there” and have been training, suggesting that their return is approaching.
Nevertheless, Leicester may have to exercise caution rather than rush either player back before they are fully ready.
Saturday’s encounter presents another important test for Leicester as they look to build momentum in League One.
Having key players available would provide Martin with more options, particularly as the club aims to deliver consistent performances throughout the campaign.
Chaplin and Smallbone’s potential absence would therefore be a setback for the manager, although their progress in training offers hope that they could soon return to contention.
Attention will now turn to the latest team news ahead of the meeting with Peterborough, with supporters waiting to discover whether either player can make the matchday squad.
For now, Martin’s comments suggest that both players are close to returning, but Saturday’s fixture could arrive too early for them.
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