davieG Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 https://90maat.com/2018/08/15/ben-chilwell-a-possible-star-in-the-making/ Home Analysis Ben Chilwell: A possible star in the making Ben Chilwell: A possible star in the making ANALYSIS, BY EAMON KITCHING, LEICESTER CITY, PLAYER ANALYSIS, PREMIER LEAGUE, UNCATEGORIZED 15 AUG 2018 0 At 21 years old, Ben Chilwell is on course to become an established Premier League player within the coming years and with 21 caps for England’s underage sides he is almost a certainly to be featuring for the Three Lions very soon. After an impressive opening fixture at Old Trafford, the left back caught some well-deserved attention right from the off-set and throughout and is set to be Claude Puel’s first choice this campaign. In the fixture against United, Chilwell was somewhat more confident on the ball then in previous seasons and seemed to believe in his ability. He spent much of the game last Friday marauding down the United defence and pestering United’s right hand side, linking up efficiently with Demari Gray and whipping balls into the United box. Embed from Getty Images The youngster enjoyed a spell featuring from the start towards the end of last years campaign but did spend most of last season, like the majority of his time so far at Leicester City, playing back up to Austrian left-back Christian Fuchs. Although he did gain 24 Premier League caps last season, the majority of these were as substitute and ultimately replacing Christian. Yet with Fuchs closing in on retirement and playing out what will likely be his last season in the East Midlands, Chilwell can be assured of more match time and first team action in the coming seasons. What is noticeable with Leicester’s number three is his unique ability to defend as well as attack and his willingness to stride towards goal while trying to protect his own. It is the youngsters agility, power and awareness which sets him up to do this so well. It has already been seen during the pre-season and during the United fixture that Chilwell will be a vital asset down the left-hand side for the Foxes, whether it be attempting to assist his team mates with inch perfect crosses or whether it be getting in on the goals himself. Despite all this, Chilwell is understandably not yet the full package and there are a variety of elements of his game which need work. Having watched him over the past few seasons he is somewhat naive with his defending and for a host of Premier League wingers he is a dream to come up against. The naivety of his defending comes with his desire to stride forward and support his attacking colleagues usually leaving a gaping hole which is difficult to fill. This lack of judgement will only develop with match time and when the youngster realises the importance between his attacking and defensive responsibilities. In spite of this, the 21-year-old got off to a flying start and will look to continue this as his team host Wolves this upcoming weekend. What could be result of Chilwell’s improvements is the relationship he has with new Leicester recruit, James Maddison. The latter joined from Norwich this summer for £24m and has linked up previously with Chilwell for England’s u21 side. The two strike up a unique relationship and with Maddison switching East Anglia for the East Midlands, Chilwell’s football could likely improve as a result. Embed from Getty Images It was in fact Leicester’s left-back, who spent his youth career at the Foxes, who has this week backed Maddison to go on and be an established figure for the Three Lions after a satisfactory debut for the Foxes, and if Chilwell continues he could soon find himself joining him in a Three Lions camp.
Red Squirrel Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 Still got plenty of work to do to live up to this profile. End product from his marauding and improving his defending in particular but he won't learn unless he has a long run in the team and we can forgive him for the odd lapse in view of his age. He is already a valuable asset and you can only see him accumulating value as he develops. His attitude and maturity are commendable and will stand him in good stead.
LCFC hub Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 Can see an improvement in him but needs to improve his final ball and defensive side out more.
Ted Maul Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 Think he will break through properly this season- seems to fit Puel's system, Fuchs is getting on a bit and he's hit the ground running. Hopefully see him in the England set up before long!
st albans fox Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 9 minutes ago, Ted Maul said: Think he will break through properly this season- seems to fit Puel's system, Fuchs is getting on a bit and he's hit the ground running. Hopefully see him in the England set up before long! Given who played in Russia ...........
coolhandfox Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 His got time to develop, look a different player already this season. People forget he has only play 40 games as a professional, in one of the toughest leagues in the world.
Stevosevic Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 I love it when he goes forward. Space always seems to open up for him and he's quick.
lgfualol Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 I really rate him. Won't ever get the hate for him. He has already improved a lot in my eyes and will continue now we have Puel and footballers moving about coming for a pass. A lot of trouble came from Chilwell making a run and everyone just standing still or not running into the box for a cross. He has a great engine too.
KFS Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 Drove me mad at times last season with his positioning. He'll definitely improve and there's a brilliant player in there, just a bit raw at the moment.
MC Prussian Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 If he can model his style of play after this little fella, we'll be onto a winner: Hopes, high hopes.
Lovejoy Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 31 minutes ago, lgfualol said: I really rate him. Won't ever get the hate for him. He has already improved a lot in my eyes and will continue now we have Puel and footballers moving about coming for a pass. A lot of trouble came from Chilwell making a run and everyone just standing still or not running into the box for a cross. He has a great engine too. But Yer Da still reckons Fuchs is better, he has a one syllable chant.
Foxxed Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 His style fits in perfectly with Puel's attacking intent, and you feel that will only improve his attacking ability, especially as his main two friends at the club are a winger and attacking midfielder, but it's only if he improves his defending and defensive decision making that'll make him one of our best players. At 21, with a supportive manager and first team football, it's looking promising.
Grebfromgrebland Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 44 minutes ago, KFS said: Drove me mad at times last season with his positioning. He'll definitely improve and there's a brilliant player in there, just a bit raw at the moment. It looks like Chilwell has a higher ceiling than Leighton Baines
Buzzell Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 He has improved since becoming a regular which is great to see and looks like he will have a great career. Needs to practice his crossing though.
The whole world smiles Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 Lol funny reading a post on Chillwell with everyone in it praising him and biging him up. 3 months ago was a very different story just shows what a fickle bunch we are.
ScouseFox Posted 15 August 2018 Posted 15 August 2018 definitely getting better. but he’s spent two years playing a couple of good games and following it up spending the next month looking like he’s never seen a football pitch before in his life. if he can regularly play how we know he can actually play then he’ll be quality. hope so.
Foxy-Lady Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 12 hours ago, Foxxed said: His style fits in perfectly with Puel's attacking intent, and you feel that will only improve his attacking ability, especially as his main two friends at the club are a winger and attacking midfielder, but it's only if he improves his defending and defensive decision making that'll make him one of our best players. At 21, with a supportive manager and first team football, it's looking promising. I love Ben Chilwell....just wish he could learn to kick with his right-foot. Never seen a more one-footed player playing at such a high level
goose2010 Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 10 hours ago, The whole world smiles said: Lol funny reading a post on Chillwell with everyone in it praising him and biging him up. 3 months ago was a very different story just shows what a fickle bunch we are. Or maybe the fact that he has had a decent pre-season and looks to be improving? The brand of football we are playing suits him and its good that the fans are now starting to see that he is improving.
HighPeakFox Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 4 minutes ago, Foxy-Lady said: I love Ben Chilwell....just wish he could learn to kick with his right-foot. Never seen a more one-footed player playing at such a high level Did you ever see Arjen Robben play?
Simoken Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 The biggiest down fall to Bens game is his light passing style to other players 12 hours ago, buzzer_b said: He has improved since becoming a regular which is great to see and looks like he will have a great career. Needs to practice his crossing though. and his direct passing. He puts little to no pace on the ball. floppy passing
les-tah Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 i also really rate him but if most people have their way here he would of been released on a free transfer.
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 Nah he's crap becasue Keith from Birstal doesn't like what he wears.
Finnegan Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 He's great carrying the ball forward and looks great in games like United where the opposition rarely attack. He's not become a great defender over night and has a lot of work to do in that area. Good wing back, still a suspect defender. His good understanding with Gray and Maddison could make our left extremely effective going forward though.
Xen Posted 16 August 2018 Posted 16 August 2018 Things are all coming together quite nicely for us down the left. Chilwell is now undeniably our first choice, so he'll be getting the run of games that he needs to work on his weak points. There's plenty of talent there, just needs refining. Gray is in almost the exact same situation. Shown flashes of brilliance in the past, but never really had that consistent run of games to establish himself. With Mahrez out of the picture he'll only improve. Maddison needs no further explanation. Clearly a fantastic talent. 3 close mates with great potential playing in adjacent positions and who are all coming into prominence at the same time. It's exciting stuff. It's a big if, but if they all keep progressing as expected (and Vardy keeps going), we could genuinely end up with 4/5 England players over the next few years..
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