Everton away.. Next up.... Thoughts!

[whoareyaaa]

King in for Drinkwater and Benny for Huth.

 

Keep Ulloa up top with Vardy and we go again.

[MC Prussian]

How long we looking at Drinky being out?

With a hamstring issue, it could be anything from two to three weeks up to six, seven weeks.

[foxinsox]

Interesting as there will be 2 changes to the starting line up for the first time in a long time. One of the keys to our success has been tight team play, so lets hope that 2 changes does not disrupt it.

I think Inler is a poor fit, as takes too much time on the ball for a team like us who need to break quickly, but I wonder if King will be carrying a knock.

King scores goals, while Inler is unknown and King also keeps going better than anyone in the team (bar Vardy perhaps). Everton fade in the second half so fitness could be key.

I love Was and I think he is less risky at giving away penalties, but Benny may get his chance. He was goid in the League cup as I recall.

Play it tight and frustrate them, then score a couple second half. Job done 2 nil to Citeh.

[UPinCarolina]

2-2. Goals from Mahrez, Albrighton. 

[americanfox]

Interesting as there will be 2 changes to the starting line up for the first time in a long time. One of the keys to our success has been tight team play, so lets hope that 2 changes does not disrupt it.

I think Inler is a poor fit, as takes too much time on the ball for a team like us who need to break quickly, but I wonder if King will be carrying a knock.

King scores goals, while Inler is unknown and King also keeps going better than anyone in the team (bar Vardy perhaps). Everton fade in the second half so fitness could be key.

I love Was and I think he is less risky at giving away penalties, but Benny may get his chance. He was goid in the League cup as I recall.

Play it tight and frustrate them, then score a couple second half. Job done 2 nil to Citeh.

 

King scores goals, but the types of goals he scores don't really happen often in this system Claudio's employed. I think King and Inler each offer his own pros and cons. At some point it really is time to unmask the unknown that is Inler at Leicester. Hopefully he's up to snuff. In theory, he has the skill set Danny has with less pace but a better long shot.

[truebluethroughandthrough]

King scores goals, but the types of goals he scores don't really happen often in this system Claudio's employed. I think King and Inler each offer his own pros and cons. At some point it really is time to unmask the unknown that is Inler at Leicester. Hopefully he's up to snuff. In theory, he has the skill set Danny has with less pace but a better long shot.

I think inler will step up when given the chance. His decision making has to be quicker than it has been but that's all down to the pace of this league.

Cambiasso was well off the pace at first and yet got the opportunity and took it.

Estebans positioning, passing and tracking runners were all questionable, at first.

Then, like all great players he adapted.

Modric, crap at first, adapted, then excelled.

Cazorla struggled with the pace at first as well, as did Oscar and countless others.

Gokhan just hasn't had the games yet to 'climatise' to this league.

When he has, and if he steps up like I think he will, I genuinely believe we will be even better than we have been with Danny.

Bold statement, I know.

But that's how good he is and how much I rate inler

[Guest Col city fan]

I think inler will step up when given the chance. His decision making has to be quicker than it has been but that's all down to the pace of this league.

Cambiasso was well off the pace at first and yet got the opportunity and took it.

Estebans positioning, passing and tracking runners were all questionable, at first.

Then, like all great players he adapted.

Modric, crap at first, adapted, then excelled.

Cazorla struggled with the pace at first as well, as did Oscar and countless others.

Gokhan just hasn't had the games yet to 'climatise' to this league.

When he has, and if he steps up like I think he will, I genuinely believe we will be even better than we have been with Danny.

Bold statement, I know.

But that's how good he is and how much I rate inler

Cambiasso 'adapted' with 7 games left. Until then we were a relegation bound side.

That's the facts.

And to enable Cambiasso to 'adapt' we had to change our system. This worked and the great escape became a reality. Then, Cambiasso excelled..bit it did need the tinkering of the formation and the team to achieve this.

I think Inler will be similar. We can only go on what we've seen of him in this division and in the cup games. What we've seen is a player with glimpses of quality, but generally off the pace.

So.... IF we want to accommodate Inler, we need to get a formation which enables him to shine. Exactly like we did with Cambiasso last season.

The question is do we? Do we change our formation to accommodate the player OR stick with how we have been playing and go with King?

From what I've seen so far (which is all I can go on) I wouldn't fancy Inler in a flat 442. I think we'd get over-run. Like last season.

It will be interesting to see what Claudio does.

Finally I take issue with you over how we could be 'better' than we have been with Kante and Drinkwater. How? We are top of the league in what has been so far, an amazing season. That pair (in a 442) have been immense.

Edit...This isn't a post knocking Cambiasso. Every player benefitted last season from the formation change and especially with the introduction of Huth. The point I'm making is how Pearson finally got it right and enabled a number of players to 'adapt'. Schlupp being possibly the best example. As a left back he suffered. As a wing back he was absolutely superb in those last 7 games.

[suffolk fox]

Cambiasso 'adapted' with 7 games left. Until then we were a relegation bound side.

That's the facts.

And to enable Cambiasso to 'adapt' we had to change our system. This worked and the great escape became a reality. Then, Cambiasso excelled..bit it did need the tinkering of the formation and the team to achieve this.

I think Inler will be similar. We can only go on what we've seen of him in this division and in the cup games. What we've seen is a player with glimpses of quality, but generally off the pace.

So.... IF we want to accommodate Inler, we need to get a formation which enables him to shine. Exactly like we did with Cambiasso last season.

The question is do we? Do we change our formation to accommodate the player OR stick with how we have been playing and go with King?

From what I've seen so far (which is all I can go on) I wouldn't fancy Inler in a flat 442. I think we'd get over-run. Like last season.

It will be interesting to see what Claudio does.

Finally I take issue with you over how we could be 'better' than we have been with Kante and Drinkwater. How? We are top of the league in what has been so far, an amazing season. That pair (in a 442) have been immense.

Edit...This isn't a post knocking Cambiasso. Every player benefitted last season from the formation change and especially with the introduction of Huth. The point I'm making is how Pearson finally got it right and enabled a number of players to 'adapt'. Schlupp being possibly the best example. As a left back he suffered. As a wing back he was absolutely superb in those last 7 games.

Interesting...........Nothing at all to do with the alledged players meeting led by Cambiasso towards the end of last season that resulted in that incredible run. Cambiasso telling the team how they should play in order to utilise him better.

Anyone who believes that is nonsense Kevin Phillips has recently confirmed the players did have a meeting last season before going on that extraordinary run.

Col you really should drop this obsession with Cambiasso who was a great player for us but has now gone.

[Guest Col city fan]

Interesting...........Nothing at all to do with the alledged players meeting led by Cambiasso towards the end of last season that resulted in that incredible run. Cambiasso telling the team how they should play in order to utilise him better.

Anyone who believes that is nonsense Kevin Phillips has recently confirmed the players did have a meeting last season before going on that extraordinary run.

Col you really should drop this obsession with Cambiasso who was a great player for us but has now gone.

Mate..if you are correct.. if Cambiasso DID tell the team how to use him better, aren't you making my point EXACTLY? Whoever decided to do this..It worked!

Until then, we had been pants.

Until then..across nearly all the stats, our most effective midfielder had been Matt James. Look back at them if you so wish.

To get back on track....if we play Inler, we'd need a formation to enable him to.do what he does best..orchestrate.

It will be interesting to see what Ranieri does.

[st albans fox]

we could play Fuchs left side wing back in a 3-5-2 ?

Would certainly catch out Everton pre match planning !

Claudio wouldn't tinker that much though

[truebluethroughandthrough]

Cambiasso 'adapted' with 7 games left. Until then we were a relegation bound side.

That's the facts.

And to enable Cambiasso to 'adapt' we had to change our system. This worked and the great escape became a reality. Then, Cambiasso excelled..bit it did need the tinkering of the formation and the team to achieve this.

I think Inler will be similar. We can only go on what we've seen of him in this division and in the cup games. What we've seen is a player with glimpses of quality, but generally off the pace.

So.... IF we want to accommodate Inler, we need to get a formation which enables him to shine. Exactly like we did with Cambiasso last season.

The question is do we? Do we change our formation to accommodate the player OR stick with how we have been playing and go with King?

From what I've seen so far (which is all I can go on) I wouldn't fancy Inler in a flat 442. I think we'd get over-run. Like last season.

It will be interesting to see what Claudio does.

Finally I take issue with you over how we could be 'better' than we have been with Kante and Drinkwater. How? We are top of the league in what has been so far, an amazing season. That pair (in a 442) have been immense.

Edit...This isn't a post knocking Cambiasso. Every player benefitted last season from the formation change and especially with the introduction of Huth. The point I'm making is how Pearson finally got it right and enabled a number of players to 'adapt'. Schlupp being possibly the best example. As a left back he suffered. As a wing back he was absolutely superb in those last 7 games.

First of all, of course we can be better unless you are saying the midfield was faultless. Drinkwater has been immense but a lot of credit for Danny's form has to go to Kante. So why can't the same apply to inlers form.

If you have seen him play at previous clubs, and the form he has shown in the past, but don't believe he can fill Danny's boots then personally I think you're overrating Danny and doing a mass injustice to inler.

Just because you believe he can't run a 442, doesn't make it true

He can. He will. And we will be better for it.

IMO!!!

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Tough tough game and injuries mounting up

Draw would be a great result

[filbertway]

we could play Fuchs left side wing back in a 3-5-2 ?

Would certainly catch out Everton pre match planning !

Claudio wouldn't tinker that much though

 

The thought of using one wide man each side against a team renowned for having great overlapping full backs is not a nice one.

[Guest Col city fan]

First of all, of course we can be better unless you are saying the midfield was faultless. Drinkwater has been immense but a lot of credit for Danny's form has to go to Kante. So why can't the same apply to inlers form.

If you have seen him play at previous clubs, and the form he has shown in the past, but don't believe he can fill Danny's boots then personally I think you're overrating Danny and doing a mass injustice to inler.

Just because you believe he can't run a 442, doesn't make it true

He can. He will. And we will be better for it.

IMO!!!

Fingers crossed you are right mate.

I don't care who plays as long as we keep winning!

Have a good un..

[Babylon]

Agree entirely.

 

Personally, who would you prefer to see?

Almost impossible to answer as I've seen so little of both of them. Benny looked ok against West Ham, but he also looked a little rash and I thought he got away with a few things. Was hasn't played much and you'd have to wonder about his ability to play in a four at his age with little game time. I think for what we spent on Benny and his age he needs to be given the chance.

[Babylon]

Cambiasso 'adapted' with 7 games left. Until then we were a relegation bound side.

That's the facts.

Around and around and around we go... fact? opinion?

[Larry_LCFC]

Going to be a huge test this one. Take 3 points from it and we really will be flying. Huth and DD going to be a big loss bur hopefully we have the strength and depth in our squad to fill their places. Would like to see King and Was.

[Guest Col city fan]

Around and around and around we go... fact? opinion?

My bad...'looked' a relegation side.

[Foxxed]

Their two full backs got poor ratings last match - hoping Mahrez and Albrighton can capitalise. Also, their goalkeeper got 5.9, so hoping for a similar performance there. Pity they're excellent at attacking down the centre, and we'll have a new centre back for the match: hoping Kanté can help neutralise that threat.

[CollinsLCFC]

Just read this off the Everton Forum;

 

'I have the unfortunate privilege of being at Uni in Leicester. Absolute hole of a place and their accent is minging.'

 

 

 

[foxes21]

I'm not even worried. The players know they are going to win, Claudio knows we are going to win. That's the mentality we have. Everton do not have that mentality.

They are on a poor run of form, like Chelsea, what's going to change all of a sudden?

Are we really that worried about Ross Barkley? The kid is a typical over hyped english player, who will be in Kante's pocket the whole game. Then delefeou will have his work cut out by Fuchs. And that's two thirds of their attacking threat dealt with.

Baines and Coleman if they get forward good for them, it will just leave space for Vardy riyad and Albrighton.

[Great Boos Up]

Looking forward to a Christmas No.1

[Leicesterpool]

Got a bad feeling we're going to lose this 0-2 Everton  :xmassad: hope I'm wrong.

[jammie82uk]

Just Seen this about roberto Martinez's press conference earlier

[Captain...]

Interesting...........Nothing at all to do with the alledged players meeting led by Cambiasso towards the end of last season that resulted in that incredible run. Cambiasso telling the team how they should play in order to utilise him better.

Anyone who believes that is nonsense Kevin Phillips has recently confirmed the players did have a meeting last season before going on that extraordinary run.

Col you really should drop this obsession with Cambiasso who was a great player for us but has now gone.

 

Huth apparently said it was down to having a holiday before the West Ham game getting away from it all and coming back fresh. Paraphrasing from MC Prussian's translation of a German article.

 

There may have also been a meeting, there may have also been a big influence from Cambiasso but to boil down that run to one event is underplaying the importance of every single one of our players and staff. It was the  combination of many factors, not the least of them being that a lot of our opponents' seasons were over and they were on the proverbial beach.