sm1 Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 I'd be looking to off load Ayoze for whatever we can get. He may have a role in a lower level PL team, but we're just carrying him atm. Offers no goal threat or creativity.
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Dahnsouff Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Just now, ARTY_FOX said: Yea, he did. Id rather see him there again than upfront. He just isn't a striker. I know he's not a winger either but atleast he can hold it for an overlapping fullback where as he's to weak against centre backs and too slow. Probably hasn't helped his touch has gone the last 2 games because that, in his defence, is usually pretty good. Our attacking focal point (ideally Vardy) needs to either win and hold the ball allowing others to come into play or run off the shoulder to get into scoring positions. The first bit, Vardy gets better at, but excels at the second, had hoped Ayoze would be good for the first(and crap at the second) but he seems not great at the first which is a shame/
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 1 hour ago, Col city fan said: He contributed absolutely nothing today He was poor but this is factually and absolutely untrue. 3
filbertway Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 9 minutes ago, UHDrive said: I can only surmise that BR will play with a back 3 while vardys out as it's the wingers coming into the box seem to be the main ones creating chances and scoring. I think I'd genuinely go Under or Barnes as the focal point until Vardy is back. I dont see either as long term solutions, but for me, we need someone who can play in the shoulder of the defence and scare the defence with pace. Perez just drops into Maddisons place atm and it leads to us ultimately running out of ideas because the options arent available. Will be interesting to see how we line up against Fulham
RGFox Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 He's just looks so slow and relaxed when running it's unreal. Doesn't add anything. Nachos time is up if he can't get on at the mo. Need someone proven, now is the time...
ARTY_FOX Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 2 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Our attacking focal point (ideally Vardy) needs to either win and hold the ball allowing others to come into play or run off the shoulder to get into scoring positions. The first bit, Vardy gets better at, but excels at the second, had hoped Ayoze would be good for the first(and crap at the second) but he seems not great at the first which is a shame/ If you have him leading the line then I think you have to play him in a way that allows him deep with the wider players running in. Today would have been a good day to try it ironically but meh. 1
Bazly Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 I wasn't even surprised that the bookies had Natcho man ahead of Perez to score the next goal today even when Natcho never got himself onto the field of play.
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Saw some fans saying this was the worst striker performance they've ever seen in a Leicester shirt. Clearly weren't around about 10-15 years ago. Perez may not be the answer right now or even long-term, but some of the abuse and exaggerated criticism of him is just ridiculous. Clearly works better in front 2 (hence his good games coming when he's playing with Vardy). Playing up top by himself isn't good for him as he has to do far too much to create anything. The 'false 9' tag doesn't really suit as we don't really have the midfield runners, centrally, to play in behind if he comes deep to get the ball. It's only really Maddison who he's linking up with but unless Barnes or Albrighton/Under/Pereira/Justin are making the perfectly-timed run behind, it's not much use Perez coming deep. Everyone knows he's not great. But he and Kelechi are all we have right now. Which is a sorry state for us to be in at the moment and a shame we don't have anyone better to occupy for Vardy when he's out. He got way too much stick for some of the goals when other players were more to blame. 1 1
NaijaFox Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 1 minute ago, StanSP said: Saw some fans saying this was the worst striker performance they've ever seen in a Leicester shirt. Clearly weren't around about 10-15 years ago. Perez may not be the answer right now or even long-term, but some of the abuse and exaggerated criticism of him is just ridiculous. Clearly works better in front 2 (hence his good games coming when he's playing with Vardy). Playing up top by himself isn't good for him as he has to do far too much to create anything. The 'false 9' tag doesn't really suit as we don't really have the midfield runners, centrally, to play in behind if he comes deep to get the ball. It's only really Maddison who he's linking up with but unless Barnes or Albrighton/Under/Pereira/Justin are making the perfectly-timed run behind, it's not much use Perez coming deep. Everyone knows he's not great. But he and Kelechi are all we have right now. Which is a sorry state for us to be in at the moment and a shame we don't have anyone better to occupy for Vardy when he's out. He got way too much stick for some of the goals when other players were more to blame. Where?
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 2 minutes ago, NaijaFox said: Where? In the match thread.
Master Fox Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Would rather have Elvis or Mark De Vries playing up front. This guy is an absolute minge 1
Tielemans63 Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Part of the problem is that Madders and Perez both like to take up similar positions so they're both dropping deep and there's no focal point. It's the same with Nacho, who also comes short. Without Vardy which just don't stretch the play. For that reason, I think playing Under through the middle wouldn't be the worst thing we could try.
NaijaFox Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 4 minutes ago, StanSP said: In the match thread. Seminal life lesson - avoid (or ignore comments on) the FT Match Thread during a game!
ParkerPen Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 7 minutes ago, Paddy. said: Part of the problem is that Madders and Perez both like to take up similar positions so they're both dropping deep and there's no focal point. It's the same with Nacho, who also comes short. Without Vardy which just don't stretch the play. For that reason, I think playing Under through the middle wouldn't be the worst thing we could try. its better than doing this with Barnes because it doesn't rob us of a proven player (this season) in his proper position
AKCJ Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Perez not even slightly the problem today. A good 6/7 players worse than him. 1
Kevin Russell Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 I have been most disappointed with his touch and ball retention. I know he has no pace or strength, but I thought he had technical quality. He is so slack in possession- it is infuriating. He has a purpose as a utility forward, but as a number 9 it is really hurting us. We have to stop this now.
Hollyfox Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 3 minutes ago, AKCJ said: Perez not even slightly the problem today. A good 6/7 players worse than him. So he was in our top 6 or 7 players?
Dahnsouff Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 7 minutes ago, Kevin Russell said: I have been most disappointed with his touch and ball retention. I know he has no pace or strength, but I thought he had technical quality. He is so slack in possession- it is infuriating. He has a purpose as a utility forward, but as a number 9 it is really hurting us. We have to stop this now. And do what exactly instead?
Beachyboy Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 29 minutes ago, StanSP said: Saw some fans saying this was the worst striker performance they've ever seen in a Leicester shirt. Clearly weren't around about 10-15 years ago. Perez may not be the answer right now or even long-term, but some of the abuse and exaggerated criticism of him is just ridiculous. Clearly works better in front 2 (hence his good games coming when he's playing with Vardy). Playing up top by himself isn't good for him as he has to do far too much to create anything. The 'false 9' tag doesn't really suit as we don't really have the midfield runners, centrally, to play in behind if he comes deep to get the ball. It's only really Maddison who he's linking up with but unless Barnes or Albrighton/Under/Pereira/Justin are making the perfectly-timed run behind, it's not much use Perez coming deep. Everyone knows he's not great. But he and Kelechi are all we have right now. Which is a sorry state for us to be in at the moment and a shame we don't have anyone better to occupy for Vardy when he's out. He got way too much stick for some of the goals when other players were more to blame. 10-15 years ago? i'd say you only need to go back 6 years with Chris Wood.
Guest kristianity77 Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 1 minute ago, Dahnsouff said: And do what exactly instead? Buy a striker? We've all known that Vardy is going to be more prone to niggles and missed games for years now because of his style of play and age, yet what have we done in the last few years goalscorer wise in terms of recruitment? Absolutely nothing. The hole we find ourselves in when Vardy is out is purely down to poor decisions at the top end. Or no decisions might be a better phrase. I can't think of any other team in the Premier league that has one proper striker on their books apart from us.
Dahnsouff Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Just now, kristianity77 said: Buy a striker? We've all known that Vardy is going to be more prone to niggles and missed games for years now because of his style of play and age, yet what have we done in the last few years goalscorer wise in terms of recruitment? Absolutely nothing. The hole we find ourselves in when Vardy is out is purely down to poor decisions at the top end. Or no decisions might be a better phrase. I can't think of any other team in the Premier league that has one proper striker on their books apart from us. West Ham? Everton?
Guest kristianity77 Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: West Ham? Everton? Richarlison, Calvert Lewin, tosun? Benrahma, bowen, yarmolenko? Any of those players are better than what we have behind vardy. Edited 31 January 2021 by kristianity77
AyewJoking Posted 31 January 2021 Posted 31 January 2021 Everyone will have seen this coming but perez's ineptitude has made nacho more appealing and he hasnt even played
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