Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot Posted 27 March 2021 Share Posted 27 March 2021 I think the best way to get barnes in to this system is to play him in one of the 2 up top positions, it's the only place he could really play and I don't see a reason to change the system until we endure a few hiccups or personel problems then he can slot in to his natural wing position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 27 March 2021 Share Posted 27 March 2021 1 hour ago, Jobyfox said: All very true, but instead of finding a Crystal Palace he joined a team that won the Premier League. I always felt he could have given us just one more season. He had the security of the release clause if anything went wrong. The title winning team all get a free pass as far as I’m concerned. That’s why I’m not bothered about hanging on to every quote from Mahrez - but Kante has tarnished his legacy somewhat by jumping at the very first opportunity. It’s only the difference between being a Leicester great rather than a greatest ever, but it’s still there and still grates a little. Would we have landed Ndidi with Kante still in the team? He never had any intention of hanging around, but, bloomin’ heck he was good when he was here! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachyboy Posted 28 March 2021 Share Posted 28 March 2021 21 hours ago, Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot said: I think the best way to get barnes in to this system is to play him in one of the 2 up top positions, it's the only place he could really play and I don't see a reason to change the system until we endure a few hiccups or personel problems then he can slot in to his natural wing position. Yeah this is my thinking, 20 mins at the end for either Vardy or Nacho will give us that freshness at the end of games, he may be available for 3-5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt Posted 28 March 2021 Share Posted 28 March 2021 22 hours ago, Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot said: I think the best way to get barnes in to this system is to play him in one of the 2 up top positions, it's the only place he could really play and I don't see a reason to change the system until we endure a few hiccups or personel problems then he can slot in to his natural wing position. Problem with playing Barnes further forward is you tend to lose one of his great strengths and something no one else can do in the squad and thats getting the ball deep powering forward and beating players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 28 March 2021 Share Posted 28 March 2021 We're going along nicely so I don't see any reason to rush him back. Which is nearly always a mistake. He'll need time to regain confidence in the Knee and get up to speed also. So if he's not needed then I'd give him the time. I'm sure he will be working hard in the GYM. But it's not quite the same as playing. With the importance of the upcoming games, We need everyone 100 %. Let's just hope we have top 4 secured by May, then to give him all the game time he needs.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsItMuzzy Posted 28 March 2021 Share Posted 28 March 2021 The way Vardy plays in this 3412 system he is normally operating in the forward left position, receiving the ball and trying to set up Iheanacho. Could definitely see Barnes operating similarly in that position. Then once Barnes is fully fit again we have the option to rotate systems really effectively depending on opposition/personnel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 2 April 2021 Share Posted 2 April 2021 Still a few weeks away from his return then. Hopefully back in the squad for WBA or Palace at home, think he'll just miss out on the FA cup semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 2 April 2021 Share Posted 2 April 2021 I could have been a superstar if I hadn’t taken an arrow to the knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross 'LCFC' Turner Posted 14 April 2021 Share Posted 14 April 2021 Accordingly to my calculations tomorrow is 6 weeks since the op which was the initial time frame Rodgers put on him being back in training, hopefully we'll hear more at the presser and he isn't too far away! Interesting that Vardy hasn't scored since Barnes has been injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 14 April 2021 Share Posted 14 April 2021 HB’s is going to be the biggest headache for Brendan. his inclusion means a change of formation. A decision on which 2 cbs to play. A decision on how to use iheanacho. I’ve gone from desperate to have him back, to happy to wait. Especially given what’s gone on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sunbury Fox Posted 14 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 14 April 2021 1 hour ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said: Accordingly to my calculations tomorrow is 6 weeks since the op which was the initial time frame Rodgers put on him being back in training, hopefully we'll hear more at the presser and he isn't too far away! Interesting that Vardy hasn't scored since Barnes has been injured. You still believe Brendan's comments on the potential length of injury absences? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzFOX Posted 14 April 2021 Share Posted 14 April 2021 Barnsey is going to need time to get upto his usual speed even if he is all healed up. Look at Ricardo although out much longer but its a mental thing. JJ will be the same as Ricardo when he comes back. It just takes time thats all. My guess is we won't see Barnes until the very last few games of the season and he probably won't be sprinting, dribbling or shooting anything like he was at peak pre-injury. We need to be patient with the kid and give him space to figure it all out. We are what we are now without him and JJ. Just need to play to our potential every game as a team and not look for individual brilliance to bail out poor performances. Foxes march on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrefelderFox666 Posted 14 April 2021 Share Posted 14 April 2021 1 hour ago, Lambert09 said: HB’s is going to be the biggest headache for Brendan. his inclusion means a change of formation. A decision on which 2 cbs to play. A decision on how to use iheanacho. I’ve gone from desperate to have him back, to happy to wait. Especially given what’s gone on He'll be a great option to have on the bench either way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 Barnes still 'a number of weeks away' then. Not great as was hoping to have him back and up and running for the run in. Could miss the rest of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 Just now, StanSP said: Barnes still 'a number of weeks away' then. Not great as was hoping to have him back and up and running for the run in. Could miss the rest of the season? Back for the last 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo86 Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 Hopefully get him back for the last 3 and maybe the cup final! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrefelderFox666 Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 If anything he will be a bench option in the run-in (not a bad bench option to have). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 would be good if he's back for the newcastle game on the 8th of May so could get some minutes in his legs before the last 3 big games (4 if we make the final) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 22 minutes ago, StanSP said: Barnes still 'a number of weeks away' then. Not great as was hoping to have him back and up and running for the run in. Could miss the rest of the season? He won't be back will he. Might make the FA cup final and last few games, but Brendan's "few weeks" effectively rules Barnes out till mid may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross 'LCFC' Turner Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 I was thinking about this earlier and wasn't sure what thread to put it in or to maybe start a new one. Throughout the season due to our injuries, people have always said 'Will we ever get to field our strongest team' this season. Going into the game this weekend, could we potentially be playing our 'strongest team'? Kasper Ricardo Fofana Soyuncu Castagne Ndidi Tielemans Maddison Vardy Iheanacho Barnes has been arguably one of our players of the season, but in his absence we have been forced into the 5-3-2-1 / 3-4-1-2 due to our lack of depth on the wing. By bringing Barnes back into the side, this changes our formation back to 4-2-3-1 which forces one of Fofana, Evans or Soyuncu out the side and either Maddison or Iheanacho for another winger. Would Justin replace either Ricardo or Castagne? To be fair, I think he would replace Castagne based on current form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPen Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 5 minutes ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said: I was thinking about this earlier and wasn't sure what thread to put it in or to maybe start a new one. Throughout the season due to our injuries, people have always said 'Will we ever get to field our strongest team' this season. Going into the game this weekend, could we potentially be playing our 'strongest team'? Kasper Ricardo Fofana Soyuncu Castagne Ndidi Tielemans Maddison Vardy Iheanacho Barnes has been arguably one of our players of the season, but in his absence we have been forced into the 5-3-2-1 / 3-4-1-2 due to our lack of depth on the wing. By bringing Barnes back into the side, this changes our formation back to 4-2-3-1 which forces one of Fofana, Evans or Soyuncu out the side and either Maddison or Iheanacho for another winger. Would Justin replace either Ricardo or Castagne? To be fair, I think he would replace Castagne based on current form. we are much better with Barnes in the side, as there is bugger all pace otherwise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross 'LCFC' Turner Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 8 minutes ago, ParkerPen said: we are much better with Barnes in the side, as there is bugger all pace otherwise I agree, opens up so much more space for Vardy too, it’s interesting that Vardy hasn’t scored and we haven’t won a penalty since Barnes has been injured. With Barnes in our ‘strongest side’ who from my above list would miss out as the formation would surely need to change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coolhandfox Posted 16 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 16 April 2021 36 minutes ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said: I was thinking about this earlier and wasn't sure what thread to put it in or to maybe start a new one. Throughout the season due to our injuries, people have always said 'Will we ever get to field our strongest team' this season. Going into the game this weekend, could we potentially be playing our 'strongest team'? Kasper Ricardo Fofana Soyuncu Castagne Ndidi Tielemans Maddison Vardy Iheanacho Barnes has been arguably one of our players of the season, but in his absence we have been forced into the 5-3-2-1 / 3-4-1-2 due to our lack of depth on the wing. By bringing Barnes back into the side, this changes our formation back to 4-2-3-1 which forces one of Fofana, Evans or Soyuncu out the side and either Maddison or Iheanacho for another winger. Would Justin replace either Ricardo or Castagne? To be fair, I think he would replace Castagne based on current form. The way Justin was playing he would be ahead of both in my mind on the form he showed. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue ROI Posted 16 April 2021 Share Posted 16 April 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said: I agree, opens up so much more space for Vardy too, it’s interesting that Vardy hasn’t scored and we haven’t won a penalty since Barnes has been injured. With Barnes in our ‘strongest side’ who from my above list would miss out as the formation would surely need to change? Probably Kelechi but I would take out Vardy on current form. If Justin was available Ricardo would likely be the one to make way. His effort has been admirable but he's lost that bit of spark pre injury understandably. Edited 16 April 2021 by Blue ROI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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