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He needs to come in whilst one of the others is on International duty and do ok, not great or outstanding, just do fine. He is clearly capable enough but is blocked by the old guard. Cannot theorise what the hell went on during the window, but it feels like Ben is having to wait for his chance even if those blocking him are underperforming more than we would like. Only saving grace is that he is not really behind on the first team promotion timeline given his injury last season.

Problem with that of course, is that three center backs is not really enough when you have little to no u21 cover. Loan a more senior one in so we could get Ben a loan maybe.

According to reports it was Faes who was the one who was looking to exit, which would have done nicely.

Start versus Portsmouth a possibility as all three senior CB’s only just returned from internationals.

Fair enough, he is now worst case fourth choice, so could the impending internationals be a window where he is required I wonder? Realise that Luke was forced through when he broke into the starters, but yeah, different levels, different times. Also CB’s do emerge typically later than other outfield players and he is still on a fairly typical pathway given his age, perhaps slightly delayed due to injury.

Looking at when he made his debut, when he went on loan, etc. It seems he is very much in the Leicester model in terms of timeline, pretty much similar to Chilwell until his injury. I do get the argument about peer’s being of more questionable quality mind.

Not dismissive, would like to think I am considering why he may not be playing, rather than assuming a negative. Perhaps my under praise is in direct proportion to the amount of over praise on show in here? (It is utterly impossible to say that is not the case) Let’s be clear, of course I want him to do well here and I think he will eventually, and lets hope his involvement increases this season.

Anyone on Yotei? Watched the boy play a bit, looks very nice and he was very pleased the horse can jump.

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I did not say meaningless, I said it is now in a different environment, and with different pressures and expectations. I believe he will make it here as being an optimistic idiot is my resting position.

We know all too well that form is a thing, or formation, team mates, etc, etc, etc....can all have an affect. Bit of an overreaction! Analysis is not useless It just consists of a little more than "Well he was good once, so...." And despite how it sounds, I fully believe he will make it here, but just not at in a timeline of fan choosing.

@moore_94 give over

Whataboutery? Really? This is about Nelson. He was ample (edit - good) for Oxford last season. That does not mean he is sufficient for Leicester this season. Should be given a go? Yes when adjudged ready.

Of course it doesn`t- this is not last season, he is not Nelson from last season, and we are not Oxford The scenario is completely different. Why is this so hard to grasp for people, so much so they would rather cry conspiracy.

Yes, I don't disagree with most of that, but looking that far ahead is not necessarily a luxury the manager has? We have zero objectivity when it comes to youth, even questioning Nelson suitability results in laughing face emoji (Even from @moore_94 ) which just says "I have no idea but reasons" ) Of course we want youth to dislodge the older pro's, but maybe when they are ready they will - see Monga What do people think is happening? The manager is deliberately undermining himself? Think this warrants a

This thread is so busy saying those starting are not good enough, it never examines if Nelson is actually good enough - this seems to be assumed - weird.

Because they are adjudged to be better than him in training? Or maybe he farted in Marti’s office? Seriously, there must be an issue with him, either as he relates to the desired tactics Marti wants to play, or his application. Any other answer makes no real sense.

Of course it matters what happened before. Vestergaard has been good this season but he has never had the ability to use his size to his advantage for some reason.

I cannot accept it’s the manager, it is such a predictable lazy response, when too much has happened and still we look the same. Definitely feels a stick not twist moment for me, else we will again be back here next year, saying we need the next guy. Better to be crap with Marti than with Cooper or Ruud, weirdly.

That’s a good point, must be used to the furniture.

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Genuinely shocked people thought this amount of turd could be flushed in a single window.