Where is Nampalys Mendy??

[STUHILL]

20 minutes ago, KingKoala said:

Injury is not an excuse for a professional footballer.

Totally agree. Seamus Coleman should be ashamed having all this time off. Disgrace. 

[lcfcben76]

1 hour ago, Sharpe's Fox said:

Fvcking Ranieri and his bollocks signings. We could have got Gueye, who I don't think is anywhere near Kante's level but a good player, and as a result done more to keep Walsh but Claudio got this lad in. Hopefully he comes back fit but at the moment this a disaster of a signing.

On the otherhand would we have N'didi now if we had signed Gueye

[Jaspa]

1 hour ago, Sharpe's Fox said:

Fvcking Ranieri and his bollocks signings. We could have got Gueye, who I don't think is anywhere near Kante's level but a good player, and as a result done more to keep Walsh but Claudio got this lad in. Hopefully he comes back fit but at the moment this a disaster of a signing.

 

Mehh thats harsh, it gave us more reason to go out and buy Ndidi(Is he considered a Ranieri signing?) consequentially. Strange how these things work out.

 

Nampalys hasnt had a consistent run in the side, not to say he deserves it over others after the Millwall/Porto performance be he surely has to be capable of better. Its obviously best if he comes back fit to either have him performing for us or on the other side, to sell him on in fit condition.

[Merging Cultures]

2 minutes ago, SpazticChicken said:

 

Mehh thats harsh, it gave us more reason to go out and buy Ndidi(Is he considered a Ranieri signing?) consequentially. Strange how these things work out.

 

Nampalys hasnt had a consistent run in the side, not to say he deserves it over others after the Millwall/Porto performance be he surely has to be capable of better. Its obviously best if he comes back fit to either have him performing for us or on the other side, to sell him on in fit condition.

Was tracked for 18 months before being bought... so nope.

[fuchsntf]

1 hour ago, Bob Hazels shorts said:

A conversation with an ex employee that used to be in the thick of things ie not the car park guy. Of all the signings it was only Mendy he mentioned and was so mystified as to why we bought him

Yep know the same guy..he said the same about Vardy and Mahrez, and then went on to tell us that Gray was too young.

 

Yup its great having these great sources of information, and tid-bits of wise inner knowledge....

[Bluetintedspecs]

2 hours ago, Bob Hazels shorts said:

A conversation with an ex employee that used to be in the thick of things ie not the car park guy. Of all the signings it was only Mendy he mentioned and was so mystified as to why we bought him

Was he not consulted over the transfer? Being in the thick of things I guess it's got to be Steve Walsh? Is he enjoying Everton? or is the thick of things the bloke who stirs the gravy in he restaurant?  

[sphericalfox]

3 hours ago, TheUltimateWinner said:

 

Doubt we'll ever see him in a Leicester shirt again...

Medicinal sticky icky for Wes? He'll be back to normal in no time.

[STUHILL]

2 hours ago, Bob Hazels shorts said:

A conversation with an ex employee that used to be in the thick of things ie not the car park guy. Of all the signings it was only Mendy he mentioned and was so mystified as to why we bought him

Not sure why as on paper, he had excellent stats and was captain of Nice at 23 and had played a lot of games for his age etc. It's not like he was a Wague out of the blue signing that on paper, really didn't make any sense, 

[Lovejoy]

1 minute ago, STUHILL said:

Not sure why as on paper, he had excellent stats and was captain of Nice at 23 and had played a lot of games for his age etc. It's not like he was a Wague out of the blue signing that on paper, really didn't make any sense, 

Thing is though, he's always sat deep in a three man midfield, for a team that play slow, possession football. Basically everything that we are not. Mendy would work if we signed 6 totally different new players and changed everything about our game. And if his ankle wasn't made of glass.

[STUHILL]

1 minute ago, Lovejoy said:

Thing is though, he's always sat deep in a three man midfield, for a team that play slow, possession football. Basically everything that we are not. Mendy would work if we signed 6 totally different new players and changed everything about our game. And if his ankle wasn't made of glass.

This is his first injury in his career. He still hasn't had a proper chance to play in our system. Just because a player has played one system for another team, doesn't mean they are incapable of playing another. I'm sure most of our signings haven't played in a direct, high tempo 4-4-2 before. Even more reason, why we should allow him more than 4 games to make an impact. 

 

Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for Nice and captained them to an fourth-placed finish in Ligue 1 in 2015-16.^[13] He had the second highest number of passes behind Thiago Motta (2950), the most passes per game (78) and the best passing accuracy (92%) of any player who is not a member of the Paris Saint-Germain squad.^[14]

 

In a different formation or not, that is still impressive for someone aged 23 at the time and Man U and Arsenal were looking at him when he was set to leave Monaco, so he certainly isn't as crap as many are already making out on here. 

 

A full pre-season, fully fit and 6 months to prove he is as good as his stats suggest is what I think would be a fair assessment. Sell in the Jan window if not, but for the sake of being a little more patient, the rewards could be high, similar to patience paying of with Vardy and Mahrez etc. If we got rid of every player who didn't make a meaningful impact after 4 games, then we wouldn't have much of squad. 

[Gerard]

24 minutes ago, STUHILL said:

Not sure why as on paper, he had excellent stats and was captain of Nice at 23 and had played a lot of games for his age etc. It's not like he was a Wague out of the blue signing that on paper, really didn't make any sense, 

 

I don't see excellent stats and was against his signing just by looking at his stats.

 

His ball retention is very good but he doesn't score or create goal and nor does he make a lot of tackles or interceptions. For me you have to do one or the other, his stats say to me he's a tidy player but a bit of a nothing player and the little I have seen of him doesn't change my original view.

 

http://www.squawka.com/comparison-matrix#premier_league/2016/2017/nampalys_mendy/641/641/3285/0/p|ligue_1/2015/2016/nampalys_mendy/167/167/3285/0/p|ligue_1/2014/2015/nampalys_mendy/167/118/3285/0/p|ligue_1/2013/2014/nampalys_mendy/167/58/3285/0/p#tackles_won/interceptions/key_passes/assists/goals_scored/pass_completion#90

[AmarteyAndChill]

1 hour ago, lcfcben76 said:

On the otherhand would we have N'didi now if we had signed Gueye

No

[Lovejoy]

42 minutes ago, STUHILL said:

This is his first injury in his career. He still hasn't had a proper chance to play in our system. Just because a player has played one system for another team, doesn't mean they are incapable of playing another. I'm sure most of our signings haven't played in a direct, high tempo 4-4-2 before. Even more reason, why we should allow him more than 4 games to make an impact. 

 

Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for Nice and captained them to an fourth-placed finish in Ligue 1 in 2015-16.^[13] He had the second highest number of passes behind Thiago Motta (2950), the most passes per game (78) and the best passing accuracy (92%) of any player who is not a member of the Paris Saint-Germain squad.^[14]

 

In a different formation or not, that is still impressive for someone aged 23 at the time and Man U and Arsenal were looking at him when he was set to leave Monaco, so he certainly isn't as crap as many are already making out on here. 

 

A full pre-season, fully fit and 6 months to prove he is as good as his stats suggest is what I think would be a fair assessment. Sell in the Jan window if not, but for the sake of being a little more patient, the rewards could be high, similar to patience paying of with Vardy and Mahrez etc. If we got rid of every player who didn't make a meaningful impact after 4 games, then we wouldn't have much of squad. 

I actually think he's alright . I just don't think we'll see the best of him with our 4-4-2 that isn't a possession based game. Re. the injury it begs the question are we rushing him back each time too quickly?

[volpeazzurro]

51 minutes ago, STUHILL said:

This is his first injury in his career. He still hasn't had a proper chance to play in our system. Just because a player has played one system for another team, doesn't mean they are incapable of playing another. I'm sure most of our signings haven't played in a direct, high tempo 4-4-2 before. Even more reason, why we should allow him more than 4 games to make an impact. 

 

Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for Nice and captained them to an fourth-placed finish in Ligue 1 in 2015-16.^[13] He had the second highest number of passes behind Thiago Motta (2950), the most passes per game (78) and the best passing accuracy (92%) of any player who is not a member of the Paris Saint-Germain squad.^[14]

 

In a different formation or not, that is still impressive for someone aged 23 at the time and Man U and Arsenal were looking at him when he was set to leave Monaco, so he certainly isn't as crap as many are already making out on here. 

 

A full pre-season, fully fit and 6 months to prove he is as good as his stats suggest is what I think would be a fair assessment. Sell in the Jan window if not, but for the sake of being a little more patient, the rewards could be high, similar to patience paying of with Vardy and Mahrez etc. If we got rid of every player who didn't make a meaningful impact after 4 games, then we wouldn't have much of squad. 

I have to agree with this, he was well regarded in France before he came here and hasn't exactly had the best of luck let alone enough games to get used to the pace of the Premiership. I also think after a proper preseason we may see a different player. There may be times when slightly different tactics against certain opposition might be the right thing to do.  I would like to say similar of Musa but, whether it's confidence or not, in his case some of the basics like first touch appear to be of a much lesser standard.

[USFox]

Slimani and Mendy have been a bit disappointing. I feel a little bit more for Slimani because he hasn't necessarily been bad. Mendy though I just don't quite understand. How bad can an ankle injury really be?

[oxtonfox]

I think Mendy is a good player too. Definitely a good squad player who's been unlucky with an early season injury. When he came back in the new year he just looked off the pace a bit and it showed with a few mistimed tackles. I'd be inclined to write him off for this season possibly and then get him to work hard fitness wise over the summer. He was signed by Ranieri probably based on his Monaco form so I still think he's a worthwhile investment and he's lost his major sponsor in Cluadio now he's been sacked so that may have had more impact on him than most. Give the lad a chance though and let's see next season,  

[Guest Col city fan]

6 hours ago, Bluetintedspecs said:

Based on what though bud? I personally haven't seen enough of him to write him off, I will wait or be enlightened  as to why?

He clearly can't stay fit. That's a problem for a start. Having been out nearly all season with a recurring injury is a bad sign.

And when he has played he's looked rubbish mate. He's neither creative nor particularly strong/destructive.

I think we'll want to get rid, especially if Shakey gets the job full time. I hope he does. I have a feeling myself and Shakey share similar views on 'our best 11'  

Mendy, Amartey, Chilwell and Slim ain't in it. And they haven't been since he took over.

[Bluetintedspecs]

1 minute ago, Col city fan said:

He clearly can't stay fit. That's a problem for a start. Having been out nearly all season with a recurring injury is a bad sign.

And when he has played he's looked rubbish mate. He's neither creative nor particularly strong/destructive.

I think we'll want to get rid, especially if Shakey gets the job full time. I hope he does. I have a feeling myself and Shakey share similar views on 'our best 11'  

Mendy, Amartey, Chilwell and Slim ain't in it. And they haven't been since he took over.

I hope not pmsl

I do think the injury thing is harsh bud, he may just have been very unlucky! 

I also hope Shakey gets the job too, I also hope he doesn't bring you in as his no 2 ha ha ha ha.

Imo Chilwell & Amartey will grow and be fine; Slim is sadly carrying a huge price tag and it appears to weigh heavily, Mendy I'll wait til he's fit.

[Guest Col city fan]

6 minutes ago, Bluetintedspecs said:

I hope not pmsl

I do think the injury thing is harsh bud, he may just have been very unlucky! 

I also hope Shakey gets the job too, I also hope he doesn't bring you in as his no 2 ha ha ha ha.

Imo Chilwell & Amartey will grow and be fine; Slim is sadly carrying a huge price tag and it appears to weigh heavily, Mendy I'll wait til he's fit.

I genuinely think if Shakey gets the job longer term, he'll look to ship out quite a few and will probably sign exactly the type of player I'd look to get into the club. Solid, dependable players with Prem experience, along with a couple of real quality young uns. I think Mendy and Slim will be on their way, if there are any potential suitors. Amartey might stay and go on loan.

Chilwell I've never thought looked brilliant. Certainly nowhere near his reputation seemingly on here. I'd still like to sign young Robertson from Hull. And I'd like to get Gylfi here.

[worthosoriginals]

I didn't realise someone had given himself the job of shakeys assistant.

[matty98]

He's played the equivalent of 3 full games of premier league football in a side that was massively under performing all over the park. Why would anyone make judgement on a player in these circumstances? Give the lad a chance.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

4 hours ago, STUHILL said:

This is his first injury in his career. He still hasn't had a proper chance to play in our system. Just because a player has played one system for another team, doesn't mean they are incapable of playing another. I'm sure most of our signings haven't played in a direct, high tempo 4-4-2 before. Even more reason, why we should allow him more than 4 games to make an impact. 

 

Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for Nice and captained them to an fourth-placed finish in Ligue 1 in 2015-16.^[13] He had the second highest number of passes behind Thiago Motta (2950), the most passes per game (78) and the best passing accuracy (92%) of any player who is not a member of the Paris Saint-Germain squad.^[14]

 

In a different formation or not, that is still impressive for someone aged 23 at the time and Man U and Arsenal were looking at him when he was set to leave Monaco, so he certainly isn't as crap as many are already making out on here. 

 

A full pre-season, fully fit and 6 months to prove he is as good as his stats suggest is what I think would be a fair assessment. Sell in the Jan window if not, but for the sake of being a little more patient, the rewards could be high, similar to patience paying of with Vardy and Mahrez etc. If we got rid of every player who didn't make a meaningful impact after 4 games, then we wouldn't have much of squad. 

Great post totally agree

 

i still hope he come good bless him

 

up the Foxes

[wokinghamfox]

Every football club suffers from a player that comes with expectations and ends up being an expensive duffer. Mendy has done nothing despite his injury issues to suggest that he is anything but one of those duffers. I really felt that his signing at the time softened the blow when Kante departed but he just hasnt got it for this level. Its just another Inler. Hopefully he can be moved on in the summer.

[J.Lisemore]

16 hours ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

Nice bit of revisionism there. In his fleeting performances, he's average. He's not garbage by any stretch. 

Garbage by my standards, if someone doesn't offer anything positive to the team, then they can get in the bin. Especially for 15 million quid. 

[ZeGuy]

On ‎03‎.‎04‎.‎2017 at 16:28, KingKoala said:

Injury is not an excuse for a professional footballer.

Rarely read a dumber comment. Tell that to all footballers or any sportsmen and women who have prematurely ended their careers or never could reach their previous levels due to an injury.