Foxes1 Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Looking at our last 2 away games at Middlesbrough and Everton does anyone think we are now playing to stop the other team scoring it may not be pretty but at the minute it does seem effective (Although we conceded yesterday). Could it be that Ranieri is getting his tactics sorted ready for Seville and we will go there with the European mentality of lets stop them scoring or hope for a low scoring game and hopefully get the job done at the KP stadium.
StanSP Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 nope, we're planning to have the meanest defence in the Championship.
Old Fox Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 It could just be the oldest tactic ever let's stop letting in goals.......never a bad idea!
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Yeah, agree with that. Since the formation changes I've noticed we've become far more solid. A lot of the reason why, is because we have implemented that extra man in the midfield. A midfield three will, and is certainly aiding in protecting the defence.
davieG Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 He's able to play 3 in midfield now so he's using that as an alternative where as he didn't have the option before. Plus Vardy was unavailable which probably influenced hi decision.
Ted Maul Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Should have been done months ago. It just wasn't happening for us playing our normal game this season- if we had set up more solidly earlier in the season, we would be safe in midtable.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Yeah, agree with that. Since the formation changes I've noticed we've become far more solid. A lot of the reason why, is because we have implemented that extra man in the midfield. A midfield three will, and is, certainly aiding in protecting the defence.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 1 minute ago, Ted Maul said: Should have been done months ago. It just wasn't happening for us playing our normal game this season- if we had set up more solidly earlier in the season, we would be safe in midtable. This. It's one of those things which bugs me because I don't think we'd be in this situation had it been implemented earlier on in the season. But hopefully we can push on now in the second half of the season, and get out of this relegation battle.
HighPeakFox Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 He clearly gave his squad half a season - now he has the personnel to do different. I think we may see a few more changes in the summer.
Ted Maul Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Just now, CityFan 06 said: This. It's one of those things which bugs me because I don't think we'd be in this situation had it been implemented earlier on in the season. But hopefully we can push on now in the second half of the season, and get out of this relegation battle. The last couple of league games have got our heads above water, it will only take a run of 2 or 3 wins and we'll be out of it.
ealingfox Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 It's stupid playing that game though because it's so much harder to get a result after conceding the first goal, and employing those tactics doesn't improve your chances of not conceding early, or from a set-piece etc by very much.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 2 minutes ago, Ted Maul said: The last couple of league games have got our heads above water, it will only take a run of 2 or 3 wins and we'll be out of it. Yep, and we've got the capability in the squad to do that. Players like Mendy and Musa will hopefully continue to show their quality for us. Like you said, all it would take is 3-5 wins and we'd very comfortable in the league standings. If we got to that stage, the question would be if we could maintain the higher position, and not get dragged in again.
dedlock Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 Earlier in the season we did not have the midfielders to play 3 in the middle. Mendy was injured,DD banned and injured. Amartey was a choice of neccessity, through limited options. He has improved,but was inconsistent to begin with. Ndidi sounds like a good prospect,Mendy's return means we now have options.
crazyleicester Posted 8 January 2017 Posted 8 January 2017 I think our success last season trickled into over confidence or even naivety this season, especially away from home. You cant turn up away from home playing 442 with two of the 4 midfielders being wingers as that just leaves us overrun in midfield. I like a 451 that turns into a 433 like yesterday, especially when the wide players have real pace and get get up to support the loan striker. I also like 3 central midfielders who can narrow the options for the opposition whilst being able take it in turns to support the forward play without leaving us short at the back. I hope we stick to yesterdays formation but unlike the Middlesboro game, take a few more risks in the final third and get into positions where we can score.
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