Jazzy_Jeff Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 43 minutes ago, Ted Maul said: Schmeichel Simpson Morgan Huth Fuchs Drinkwater Ndidi Mendy Albrighton Gray Vardy Need to keep 3 in the middle- it has served us well so far, and if we turn up without sufficient cover for the back 4, the game will be over by half time. It will have to be very much a Leicester performance- defend like beavers, keep it tight, win the ball when possible and hit them as hard as we can on the break. Musa to come off the bench when required. I'd go for this apart from swapping Albrighton and Gray. Think Fuchs would need more help than Simmo.
Koke Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 Just realised this is a Sat 5.30 kick off. Much prefer that over 12.30 noon kick offs. A 4231 or 433 is a must if we want something out of this game.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 2 hours ago, Koke said: Just realised this is a Sat 5.30 kick off. Much prefer that over 12.30 noon kick offs. A 4231 or 433 is a must if we want something out of this game. Agree with both statements.
Jimmy Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 for me there are only 2 decisions to make team selection wise and they are left back, stick with Chilwell or bring Fuchs back and striker, reward Musa with a start or bring in Vardy, assuming he is over that virus, personally I'd leave Chilwell in and give Musa a start Schmeichel Simpson Morgan Huth Chilwell Mendy Drinkwater NDidi Albrighton Musa Gray
Corky Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 Don't know why but I'm feeling quite good about this one. The sort of game we're likely to turn up in.
sacreblueits442 Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 Irrespective of the formation that we choose, we cannot afford to play a narrow game (as Claudio prefers) as this allows easy access to our right and left backs. It was quite obvious that had Everton had the quality we would have been punished severely. We need to give more cover to our defence especially down the channels.
Brooksy Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 40 minutes ago, Corky said: Don't know why but I'm feeling quite good about this one. The sort of game we're likely to turn up in. Same. Got a feeling it'll be a bit like the man city game and we'll win comfortably.
UPinCarolina Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 10 minutes ago, Brooksy said: Same. Got a feeling it'll be a bit like the man city game and we'll win comfortably. Man City cockily underestimated us, TBF. I can't see Chelsea making that same mistake.
turtmcfly Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 Blimey, it's a right roller-coaster on here! From despair a couple of weeks ago to quiet confidence against the league leaders. Let's hope not back again. Probably largely a function of the number of miserable bleeders who have absolutely nothing at all to say when we we've won... Only heard the mid-week game but I thought Everton in the league were the second worst team we've played this season. As such, a win against them in an early cup round keeps my expectations in check of us repeating the performance against what is surely the best team in the league. I'm way more excited than confident. But that's a lot better than being confident we'll get slotted.. The potential midfield battle though... Do they collect stats for the amount of time the ball is in the centre-circle?
Koke Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 1 hour ago, Brooksy said: Same. Got a feeling it'll be a bit like the man city game and we'll win comfortably. It was doom and gloom on here before the Man City game. We had just gotten demolished 5-0 to Porto away midweek, but we turned up the following Saturday. I don't think Conte will make the same tactical errors Pep made. It'll be a much tougher game. The Man City game was probably the easiest game we've played this season.
Spudulike Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 On 07/01/2017 at 17:00, lgfualol said: Schmeichel Simpson Morgan Huth Fuchs Drinkwater Ndidi Mendy Gray Vardy Musa Must point Yup, I'd go with that except Albrighton to start and bring on Musa after 70 mins if we are behind.
Mickyblueeyes Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 Kasper simpson morgan huth fuchs mendy drinkwater ndidi gray vardy albrighton that midfield three could change our season
Brooksy Posted 9 January 2017 Posted 9 January 2017 1 hour ago, UPinCarolina said: Man City cockily underestimated us, TBF. I can't see Chelsea making that same mistake. 35 minutes ago, Koke said: It was doom and gloom on here before the Man City game. We had just gotten demolished 5-0 to Porto away midweek, but we turned up the following Saturday. I don't think Conte will make the same tactical errors Pep made. It'll be a much tougher game. The Man City game was probably the easiest game we've played this season.
foxes21 Posted 9 January 2017 Author Posted 9 January 2017 imagine if Claudio continues his trend of tweaking the formation, only this time he matches up with Conte and plays 3-5-2. It will be like a wet dream for some!
jammie82uk Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 Stat time Leicester have won just one of their last nine Premier League games against Chelsea, though it was this exact fixture last season (D1 L7). Indeed, Chelsea have won three of their last four visits in the Premier League to Leicester (L1), with two of those wins masterminded by Claudio Ranieri in 2002 and 2004. Despite winning the league last season, Claudio Ranieri's Premier League win percentage was better at Chelsea (52%) than it currently is at Leicester City (48%). Chelsea have not beaten the reigning Premier League champion twice in the same season since 2009/10, a season in which they ended up lifting the trophy. Diego Costa has scored in two of his three Premier League games against the Foxes, though both goals have been at Stamford Bridge. Costa has had a hand in 11 goals in his last 11 Premier League appearances away from home (nine goals, two assists). Chelsea have the best points differential from this season to last after 20 games (+26), while Leicester City have the worst (-19). Chelsea's 49-point tally from 20 Premier League games this season is nine more than Leicester City had at this stage last season in their title winning campaign (40). Antonio Conte's Chelsea have made the fewest changes to their starting XI overall this season (19), although 10 of these have come in the last five matches. Conte has not lost two successive league matches away from home as a manager since May 2011 while boss of Serie A side Siena. Chelsea won more Premier League games in December (6) than Leicester City have done all season (5). 18 of the 21 Premier League points that Leicester City have won this season in the Premier League have come at home (86%). The Foxes will be missing three players for this game due to their involvement in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations: Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and Daniel Amartey, who have provided nine goals and six assists between them in the Premier League this season.
kyleolly Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 Kasper Albrighton Huth Morgan Fuchs Chilwell Mendy Drinkwater Ndidi Musa Vardy
Finnaldo Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 Can see it being a good game for the neutral, one of those that if we turn up could go either way, just hope we keep the confidence running off the back of the FA Cup game going into this!
simon789us Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 Tough game take a point but hoping for all three
sly1 Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 If it goes ahead some games might be off says some papers not just our game .bad weather on the way
brucey Posted 10 January 2017 Posted 10 January 2017 2 minutes ago, sly1 said: If it goes ahead some games might be off says some papers not just our game .bad weather on the way Link? Hoping there's substantial rain but not enough to put the match off, we play best in the rain
adejo92 Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 I think this will make for a real good game if i am honest and i can see us getting a point from it. As long as the lads turn up and give it a go then il have no frustration whatever the result.
Countryfox Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 On 10 January 2017 at 09:25, jammie82uk said: Stat time Leicester have won just one of their last nine Premier League games against Chelsea, though it was this exact fixture last season (D1 L7). Indeed, Chelsea have won three of their last four visits in the Premier League to Leicester (L1), with two of those wins masterminded by Claudio Ranieri in 2002 and 2004. Despite winning the league last season, Claudio Ranieri's Premier League win percentage was better at Chelsea (52%) than it currently is at Leicester City (48%). Chelsea have not beaten the reigning Premier League champion twice in the same season since 2009/10, a season in which they ended up lifting the trophy. Diego Costa has scored in two of his three Premier League games against the Foxes, though both goals have been at Stamford Bridge. Costa has had a hand in 11 goals in his last 11 Premier League appearances away from home (nine goals, two assists). Chelsea have the best points differential from this season to last after 20 games (+26), while Leicester City have the worst (-19). Chelsea's 49-point tally from 20 Premier League games this season is nine more than Leicester City had at this stage last season in their title winning campaign (40). Antonio Conte's Chelsea have made the fewest changes to their starting XI overall this season (19), although 10 of these have come in the last five matches. Conte has not lost two successive league matches away from home as a manager since May 2011 while boss of Serie A side Siena. Chelsea won more Premier League games in December (6) than Leicester City have done all season (5). 18 of the 21 Premier League points that Leicester City have won this season in the Premier League have come at home (86%). The Foxes will be missing three players for this game due to their involvement in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations: Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and Daniel Amartey, who have provided nine goals and six assists between them in the Premier League this season. All counts for nothing on the day ........
Countryfox Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 2 minutes ago, Harry - LCFC said: We'll cvnt 'em Couldnt have put it better myself ...
foxoffderby Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 Kasper simpson huth morgan fuchs drinkwater mendy ndidi gray musa vardy zigler chilwell Hernandez king albrighton cabbage ulloa ( if fit)
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