Martin was quizzed on his future following the Leicester defeat and showed no concerns regarding his departure. There was a scheduled meeting on Friday with the board and Dragan Šolak. Replying about whether he feared for his future, Martin said: “I had a brilliant chat with Dragan and the boys, so, no.”

Russell Martin unhappy as Southampton pay for late lapse against Leicester - The manager was critical with an unnamed player for not doing their job at a set-piece.

Southampton suffered yet another dramatic defensive collapse as they threw away a two goal lead, to leave manager Russell Martin’s position under even more pressure.

The former Scotland international is set to be on the brink after Southampton’s late defeat to Leicester City.

Russell Martin spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Southampton's defeat against Leicester: "I think the sending off changes the game. We started the game so well, the second half so well, their goal came out of nothing. Then Ryan gets sent off and the game becomes really difficult.

Russell Martin on brink after Southampton crumble against Leicester - Southampton 2-3 Leicester: The Saints boss is under more pressure after his team gave up a two-goal advantage in this crucial Prem

Angry Russell Martin blamed Southampton’s 3-2 defeat to Leicester City on Ryan Fraser’s second-half red card at St Mary’s.