Finnegan Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 1 hour ago, ALC Fox said: This is the baffling thing though. Amartey played CB for Copenhagen. Hernandez was one of La Liga's best centre backs last year. But both haven't been given a chance to replace our established, but underperforming, centre back partnership. Is it misplaced loyalty in last year's heroes? Is it a reluctance to drop the club captain? Or is it that Amartey and Hernandez didn't show enough in training to warrant a place in the side? Now Hernandez has gone, Benny is back in the fold but he isn't match fit enough to start a PL game just yet in my opinion. I can't see any alternative to starting Wes and Huth today. Maybe Benny will continue to prove his worth as the weeks go by. Hernandez wasn't one of La Liga's best centre halves last year, he just had a high statistical number of interceptions. They're not the same thing. Mendy had some of the best passing stats in Ligue 1, that doesn't mean he was one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1.
Livid Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 2 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Hernandez wasn't one of La Liga's best centre halves last year, he just had a high statistical number of interceptions. They're not the same thing. Mendy had some of the best passing stats in Ligue 1, that doesn't mean he was one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1. But as a general rule the best players have the better stats. Anyway today is the line in the sand for me, we either find our balls and make a go of it or we're going to throw in the towel. Come on Leicester!!!!
maddog Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 19 minutes ago, Max Wall said: Reports suggest Slim is 100% fit. Can't imagine him missing out on the squad if he is. Is there something you know that I don't? Is the Slim statement smoke and mirrors? If not, I agree with your starting eleven from CR for the most part. I know nothing I just accidentally left Slim out but my original 18 stands
Spiritwalker Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 34 minutes ago, Max Wall said: I reckon CR will pick Kasper, Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Albrighton, Ndidi, Drinkwater, Mahrez, Slimani, Vardy (if fit) or Musa Wouldn't be my choice but Claudio knows more about football than I do. Swap Amartey for Simpson and I don't think you'd be far out.
Matt Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 Just over an hour till everything we already know is confirmed.
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 3 minutes ago, Livid said: But as a general rule the best players have the better stats. Not necessarily true. This season Kante has far fewer tackles and interceptions than last season. Does that mean, he is at Chelsea not as good as he was here? Of course not. He has fewer tackles and interceptions, because Chelsea has regularly much more possesion, than we had in a game. But if your team has most of the time the ball, you don't have to win it back by tackles and interceptions so often. In other words: Kante's "phenomenal" stats were the result of our inability to keep the ball under control. He had to win it back again and again, because his team lost it so fast. Conclusion: this season his stats are not so good as last season, because he is playing for a better team.
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 20 minutes ago, Spiritwalker said: Swap Amartey for Simpson and I don't think you'd be far out. Amartey has played 7 full games (+30minutes ET) since 17.01. He must be totally knackered.
Domsdad Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 2 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: Not necessarily true. This season Kante has far fewer tackles and interceptions than last season. Does that mean, he is at Chelsea not as good as he was here? Of course not. He has fewer tackles and interceptions, because Chelsea has regularly much more possesion, than we had in a game. But if your team has most of the time the ball, you don't have to win it back by tackles and interceptions so often. In other words: Kante's "phenomenal" stats were the result of our inability to keep the ball under control. He had to win it back again and again, because his team lost it so fast. Conclusion: this season his stats are not so good as last season, because he is playing for a better team. Good point, also true of goalkeepers. Those that play for lesser teams tend to make the most saves because they are busier rather than being better.
AjcW Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 2 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: Amartey has played 7 full games (+30minutes ET) since 17.01. He must be totally knackered. He's 22 (thankfully finally looks it since losing the peado tash!) if he can't manage his current schedule he'll be ****ed when he's 30.
foxinsocks Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 is it just me? Surely Grey is ahead of Mahrez? Slimani plays ahead of Vardy - therefore it make sen to have albrighton . Shinji vital for high pressing esp as we are away.
The Doctor Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 34 minutes ago, Livid said: But as a general rule the best players have the better stats. Anyway today is the line in the sand for me, we either find our balls and make a go of it or we're going to throw in the towel. Come on Leicester!!!! Morgan had one of the best block stats in the great escape season - which mostly came from poor positioning in the first place
Claridge Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 3 minutes ago, foxinsocks said: is it just me? Surely Grey is ahead of Mahrez? Slimani plays ahead of Vardy - therefore it make sen to have albrighton . Shinji vital for high pressing esp as we are away. Gray above mahrez? Nope
foxes21 Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 so slimanis fit now? albrighton has to start on the right then
foxinsocks Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 Just now, Claridge said: Gray above mahrez? Nope On form? ...maybe it is just me then...
WigstonWanderer Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 2 hours ago, CollinsLCFC said: 0-3 win, everyone starts saying we are now back on form and will achieve mid table. Get battered by Liverpool and meltdown resumes. Don't mind being battered by Liverpool if we win this one.
The Guvnor Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 Sounds like there has been much debate and soul searching this week amongst the players and the manager, let's see what impact it has today.
Tuna Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 I was looking forward to this game with confidence following the display on Wednesday, I thought given some of the performances we'd have a new look side out there with aspects of the Derby team playing today, particularly in defence; now as it gets closer I've suddenly got a funny feeling in my stomach that despite everything Ranieri is going to revert back to the same static back four that has served us so badly this season. If that happens, it's going to be an uncomfortable watch.
Crazy Kop Corner Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 6 hours ago, elvisfmcfly said: On this season it's generous! He's not been great (understatement) but I wonder if Huth being so crap has affected Wes?
theessexfox Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 If we're gonna have the same CBs then at least drop Fuchs and Vardy, please.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 1 hour ago, Countryfox said: Good thinking Bob ..... Now pick the team .... and if you get it right I'll give you £20 at the next FT Christmas party .... (Get it wrong and you owe me £20 .... fairs fair mate).
Jattdogg Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 24 pages in , game hsnt even kicked off yet we might hit 100 pages today (especially if we lose and this place enters meltdown mode)
Guest Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 3 minutes ago, theessexfox said: If we're gonna have the same CBs then at least drop Fuchs and Vardy, please. I don't see how he can't start Chilwell to be honest. Only 25 mins til we find out
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 2 minutes ago, Jattdogg said: 24 pages in , game hsnt even kicked off yet we might hit 100 pages today (especially if we lose and this place enters meltdown mode) We are going to win today think positive bud.
tomtom Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 If Bennys not in the squad then. Kasper Armatey Wes Huth Chilwell Gray King Ndidi Albrighton Mahrez Slimani Get Mahrez running at them through the middle and Gray and Albrighton whipping in the crosses to Slim King deserves a start over Danny too
filbertway Posted 12 February 2017 Posted 12 February 2017 30 minutes ago, AjcW said: He's 22 (thankfully finally looks it since losing the peado tash!) if he can't manage his current schedule he'll be ****ed when he's 30.
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