weller54 Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 2 minutes ago, rachhere said: Sweepstake for how often he goes down? More times than my missus... That's for sure! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 We’ve dropped our best striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 The team announcements are priceless under Claude. Can you imagine how the team feel when they find out the starters, it must be quite tense. Oh to be a fly on the wall! With this busy period, some rotation is probably wise, we can't nursemaid players through that number of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 12 minutes ago, Kopfkino said: Why do we need 3 defenders on the bench every ****ing week I am sure the plan would be to bring on Simpson to allow Ricardo to move forward, so his inclusion is technically giving us another attacking option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 shinji! love that guys and glad he is getting a chance! Vardy to come on and blast last them for the last 30 minutes and bag 2 goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l444ry Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 1 minute ago, murphy said: I'd rather have gone strong into this game. If we get past AOuthampton we face a brick wall in Man City All depends how strong Man City are on the night. All in the future. Puel going out on a limb somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 Okazaki has played as the lone striker for Japan many times. Not like he has no experience in that role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 Is Puel trying to get himself the sack??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 4 minutes ago, l444ry said: Odd team selection. Maybe giving extra rest to payers and going strong against Southampton for Vichai. Definitely possible. Whilst we haven’t put out our strongest team, I don’t think it’s weak. We only got knocked out in the cups last season by the eventual winners and took both to extra time. I don’t think we’ll win either but we are definitely capable of going at least one round better with some good performances and a bit of luck. I liked that we put our strong sides so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 Team selections like this are why I love Puel He loves a curveball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 3 minutes ago, Peckfortonfox said: A deserved slap in the face He has been on international duty tho, didn't we have an issue last time round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 3 minutes ago, Vardinio'sCat said: The team announcements are priceless under Claude. Can you imagine how the team feel when they find out the starters, it must be quite tense. Oh to be a fly on the wall! With this busy period, some rotation is probably wise, we can't nursemaid players through that number of games. Depends on his coaching style though. There was an interview with Rio Ferdinand where he said that Fergie was brilliant at it. Puel could be saying “I’m saving you for the cup game because we are going all out to win it!” Granted I doubt this happened though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 I wouldnt play Shinji as a lone striker for the u23s... Not sure what Puel is thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 4 minutes ago, weller54 said: More times than my missus... That's for sure! You're on fire today mate! I'm sure when she does it's worth the wait... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 Kelechi must be completely out of favour, as he is fit, right? I love Shinki, hope he shines today up front with Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 8 minutes ago, Col city fan said: We’ve dropped our best striker? Amartey's injured pal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 2 minutes ago, Monk said: Kelechi must be completely out of favour, as he is fit, right? I love Shinki, hope he shines today up front with Gray. He was heavily criticised for his last international game and there are reports that he is totally lacking in confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangecity23 Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 That's a lineup that looks like we are prioritising the cup tie on Tuesday to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HighPeakFox Posted 24 November 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 24 November 2018 1. Some players have been on fumes 2. Some players have niggles 3. Some players are bang off form 4. We have a match on Tuesday 5. Nobody has a divine right to be picked 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiriel Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 I'm curious to see how Mendy and Iborra work together. Also, I'm surprised at Shinji starting up front, but we can be sure that he gives 110% as always. Have a little faith, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 9 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: Okazaki has played as the lone striker for Japan many times. Not like he has no experience in that role. A toddler could knock him off the ball though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_LCFC Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 I like the fact Shinji is getting a chance, but not on his own ffs. Setting him up to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammie82uk Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 Not an unexpected lineup really Vardy been struggling in training Ndidi missed games for Nigeria, nacho has travelled and played while shinji is fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 This is good, good shake up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 24 November 2018 Share Posted 24 November 2018 11 minutes ago, Col city fan said: We’ve dropped our best striker? Who has been very underwhelming for a while. Seems a good move to me - not sure Shinji is the man to replace him but maybe Bert was confused and it's Gray up front. Personally think Gray is in better form and more dangerous than Vardy at the moment. Also good to see that Puel has the balls to drop Vardy - quite a few on here wanted him to but didn't think he dare. 6 minutes ago, Vardinio'sCat said: You're on fire today mate! I'm sure when she does it's worth the wait... It's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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