Popular Post jeffschlupp Posted 24 August 2019 Popular Post Share Posted 24 August 2019 58 minutes ago, Anglodanglo said: Apart from two quarter finals in consecutive seasons It's actually three quarter finals out of the last four cup campaigns, and all of which have been lost after extra time to the eventual winners (Chelsea + Man City twice). Puel was therefore unbeaten in cup ties in 90 minutes up to the Newport game, which of course was to be his last here. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Some of our players aren’t quite yet up to speed and playing their best stuff yet. For that reason I’d keep the following players in the side: Perez Tielemans Praet Getting these players in form is important. Albrighton should also start as he’s an important squad player even if not involved today. I reckon Morgan and Benkovic will be at the back though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inckley fox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 I honestly wondered whether Rodgers would be able to resist the temptation to play something along the lines of Ward / Justin, Benkovic, Morgan, Chilwell / Gray, Choudhury, Praet, Mendy, Albrighton / Iheanacho. It's a competent enough line-up, the players need game time and most clubs tend not to prioritise cups unless they're lucky enough to drag weakened sides through the first few rounds. Not to mention we don't want to damage our first team's confidence, or pick up injuries etc. The interview, on the other hand, suggests changes will be minimal. We might see Justin, Albrighton, Barnes, maybe Gray coming in. A few more from off the bench perhaps. I suppose we're taking the view that it's Premier League opposition, the cups are a priority this year, and we can't afford to treat it as a match of secondary importance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonFox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Would start Chilly and give Fuchs a rest so he’s fresher for Bournemouth - Left back birth is his right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aus Fox Posted 25 August 2019 Popular Post Share Posted 25 August 2019 12 minutes ago, HoustonFox said: Would start Chilly and give Fuchs a rest so he’s fresher for Bournemouth - Left back birth is his right now Sorry, but as well as Fuchs has played- and I’m a huge fan! But if Chilwell is fit he starts every single time. We have England’s first choice left back and he plays when fit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Hard to believe Fuchs would play, given his age. I would have thought Ward, Justin, Morgan, Benkovic, Ricardo, Praet, Mendy, Albrighton, Barnes, Gray, Ienhacho. 4-2-3-1 with Barnes in the #10 role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc-1992 Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Could be Amartey right back and Justin left back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Not too many changes. Ward Justin Benkovic Soyuncu Fuchs/Chilwell Praet Hamza Tielemans Perez Iheanacho Barnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy_Jeff Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Ward Justin Morgan Soyuncu Fuchs Choudhury Praet Gray Barnes Albrighton Iheanacho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynard Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 10 hours ago, Aus Fox said: Realistically, we are 3 weeks into a new season - no one needs a rest. We have the first international break coming up too, where the older players Fuchs, Vardy will get a rest anyway m. The only changes I’d make would be bring in Ward to keep him match sharp just in case he’s required.Benkovic for Evans for the same reason. Start Barnes, but that’s a change I’d make anyway. Lets show early intent and go all out for the cup. Agree. I think Newcastle will play a strong side as they stated pre-season they would take the cups seriously for once. I'd rest Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cropwellfox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Ward Justin Morgan Soyuncu Fuchs Choudhury Praet Albrighton Gray Barnes Iheanacho subs Jakupovic Amartey Benkovic Mendy Maddison Perez Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claridge Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 I would rest Barnes to make sure he is up for it when he must start in front of almost any other player against Bournemouth at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Keeping a strong squad out will only benefit us. Keep on winning keep on growing in confidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srex9 Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Going off what Rogers said I'd go with.. Ward Justin Morgan Benkovic (if fit) Chilwell Ndidi Praet Maddison Albrighton Nacho Barnes Kasper Fuchs Soyuncu Mendy Tielemans Gray Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcell Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 I’d be tempted to play Soyuncu again, just to keep him playing which is obviously helping him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 13 hours ago, HitchinFox said: I'd love to see us go for the cups. Simply because (barring a bizarre, Leicester-trademarked, self-inflicted cock-up) we should have no real distractions this season. Solid manager, not in danger of a relegation battle, pushing for 6-8 in the league – but not a disaster if we finish lower – and a relatively large squad eager to impress. I'd say go for it 100 per cent. We haven't had a cup run since the Champions League (I can't believe I'm saying that). We've had good league cup runs both the last two seasons! I'd like wholesale changes; Ward Ricardo Benko Morgan Chilwell Mendy Praet Tielemans Gray Iheanacho Barnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC FOX Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Ward Justin Morgan Soyuncu Fuchs Mendy (maybe even lashebela?) Praet Albrighton Barnes Gray Iheanacho not sure what the situation is with Mendy if he’s off somewhere so won’t be played. Same with Amartey. Maybe Benkovic will play instead of Soyuncu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Shep Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Bruce has said that he intends to take the cup competitions seriously so I’d imagine we ourselves will be pretty strong. Won’t be a walkover like some seem to think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 1 hour ago, LCFC FOX said: Ward Justin Morgan Soyuncu Fuchs Mendy (maybe even lashebela?) Praet Albrighton Barnes Gray Iheanacho not sure what the situation is with Mendy if he’s off somewhere so won’t be played. Same with Amartey. Maybe Benkovic will play instead of Soyuncu I'd be quite happy with that team. Agreed would like to see Benkovic but best to not to rush him back if it's too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 8 minutes ago, Sir Shep said: Bruce has said that he intends to take the cup competitions seriously so I’d imagine we ourselves will be pretty strong. Won’t be a walkover like some seem to think. Newcastle's first 11 is shit, so i wouldn't worry too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 Ward Justin Wes Soy Chilwell Hamza, Youri Madders Barnes Vardy Perez Take it seriously. Blow em off the park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispin LA Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 4 hours ago, jonthefox said: Newcastle's first 11 is shit, so i wouldn't worry too much. Can't say that after today's performance against Spurs, we tend to get battered by Spurs away, but Newcastle's defence played brilliantly and now they seem to have a class striker in Joelinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester Dontlie Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 They could take 3 points from the wobbly cockspurs, but they won't take any from us... Vardy to have a party again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 11 hours ago, srex9 said: Going off what Rogers said I'd go with.. Ward Justin Morgan Benkovic (if fit) Chilwell Ndidi Praet Maddison Albrighton Nacho Barnes Kasper Fuchs Soyuncu Mendy Tielemans Gray Vardy Wilf is out for a couple weeks apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 25 August 2019 Share Posted 25 August 2019 47 minutes ago, Chester Dontlie said: They could take 3 points from the wobbly cockspurs, but they won't take any from us... Vardy to have a party again 🤔🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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