The whole world smiles 3,339 Report post Posted 10 October 21 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Not even on the bench tonight despite expecting he might start - injury ?? Isn't the whole squad allowed on the bench these days? Must be an injury if so Youri looks like he's having a good game though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxes1 745 Report post Posted 10 October 4 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: Isn't the whole squad allowed on the bench these days? Must be an injury if so Youri looks like he's having a good game though. Think I could play well against them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 3,339 Report post Posted 10 October 5 minutes ago, Foxes1 said: Think I could play well against them I don't know you or what level you played at but I would bet a considerable amount of money that you wouldn't have contributed a goal and assist after 45 mins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dyanmark 108 Report post Posted 10 October Hes a strong lad Dennis took that tackle from the spurs player and got up and got on with it. - Madders would still be rolling around now. Look good 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clever Fox 1,016 Report post Posted 10 October 38 minutes ago, dyanmark said: Hes a strong lad Dennis took that tackle from the spurs player and got up and got on with it. - Madders would still be rolling around now. Look good He's definitely strong and not afraid of a tackle, Just what we need in the midfield, As it's not really Madders or Youri's best assets. Which is why I'd keep him in the team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winchesterfox 253 Report post Posted 13 October Praet is the latest City player to win his first international cap while playing for us. That has to help us recruit the next wave of talented young players. Come here, get game time with a good side, step up a level and play for your country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messi 90 Report post Posted 13 October 4 minutes ago, Winchesterfox said: Praet is the latest City player to win his first international cap while playing for us. That has to help us recruit the next wave of talented young players. Come here, get game time with a good side, step up a level and play for your country. He made his Belgium debut in 2014... 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Big Balls 369 Report post Posted 13 October 2 minutes ago, Messi said: He made his Belgium debut in 2014... Full debut he means, he's only ever came on off the bench before. Got a decent assist to mark the occasion too! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 12,473 Report post Posted 13 October 25 minutes ago, Billy Big Balls said: Full debut he means, he's only ever came on off the bench before. Got a decent assist to mark the occasion too! I know Belgium have a ridiculous wealth of talent in some parts of the pitch, but if that's true it's incredible. I'm also shocked at how few games Tielemans had played for the national side given he was their boy wonder from 16 onwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 3,339 Report post Posted 13 October It's early days but from what I've seen from him so far he would be a nailed on starter for England if he was English. What a squad the Belgium's have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan LCFC 9,772 Report post Posted 14 October I've got this sneaky feeling Praet will be here years. So early to say it I know but he just seems the type, the level headed, under the radar kind of player that isn't going to grab the headlines but will keep the team ticking. Bit like an Albrighton, Fuchs type of player. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winchesterfox 253 Report post Posted 14 October 7 hours ago, Billy Big Balls said: Full debut he means, he's only ever came on off the bench before. Got a decent assist to mark the occasion too! Fair point, I did mean full debut. He's played more minutes for Belgium in one match since joining us than in the last five years playing for other clubs. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfox 288 Report post Posted 14 October 5 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: I've got this sneaky feeling Praet will be here years. So early to say it I know but he just seems the type, the level headed, under the radar kind of player that isn't going to grab the headlines but will keep the team ticking. Bit like an Albrighton, Fuchs type of player. I hope so! Our very own scholsey ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StriderHiryu 9,933 Report post Posted 14 October 7 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: I've got this sneaky feeling Praet will be here years. So early to say it I know but he just seems the type, the level headed, under the radar kind of player that isn't going to grab the headlines but will keep the team ticking. Bit like an Albrighton, Fuchs type of player. I get that feeling too. I think our club is following the same "model" as a few other progressive European clubs that aren't quite at the top table like Monaco, Dortmund and Ajax. These teams find promising young players and develop them to make lots of money, but also reinvest some of that money into "solid pros" that keep the club ticking over. When Monaco got to the Champions League semi-finals they had Fabinho, Mbappe, Bernardo Silva and Lemar but that team also had Moutinho in midfield, Kamil Glik at CB, Subasic in goal and Falcao up front who all provided experience and helped develop the young players. Ajax were brilliant last season with De Jong and De Ligt going for huge fees, but it was players like Blind, Tadic and Ziyech that kept it all together. At Leicester we currently have lots of great young players, but also have the balance of Kasper, Vardy and Evans which is one of the reasons why I feel we really do have a chance of a top 4 spot this season. It's inevitable that Maddison and Tielemans end up leaving at some point IMO given their ages and potential, but Praet is a very good player who could easily replace either of those two. This is probably why he was given a 5 year deal - he's probably expected to be here for all of it! We need proven stalwarts to be in and around the team whilst we sign unproven players with high potential to compliment them. He's definitely one that went under the radar though, as he's got the look of a player that could play for Spurs / Arsenal / Chelsea / Man U, or at least be a valuable squad player. His fundamentals are great and I think he will help other players in the team like Hamza develop just by playing with Praet every day in training. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARTY_FOX 1,110 Report post Posted 14 October 7 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: I've got this sneaky feeling Praet will be here years. So early to say it I know but he just seems the type, the level headed, under the radar kind of player that isn't going to grab the headlines but will keep the team ticking. Bit like an Albrighton, Fuchs type of player. He's on a different level to Albrighton as well. I don't mean any disrespect to Albrighton in that either. Praet just looks so comfortable all time in every situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighPeakFox 6,986 Report post Posted 14 October Absolutely agree with all the positive stuff about Dennis P. I reckon he's an awful lot better than your average 'solid pro'. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 12,473 Report post Posted 14 October Although he hasn't scored many goals since leaving Anderlecht, if he rediscovered that ability then he could be frighteningly good. I do like the Belgian link we now have, what with Top owning Leuven, getting Ndidi before any other top level team did and us having Anderlechts best two youth products in recent years it is a trend that we should keep pursuing. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xen 2,267 Report post Posted 14 October 31 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Although he hasn't scored many goals since leaving Anderlecht, if he rediscovered that ability then he could be frighteningly good. I do like the Belgian link we now have, what with Top owning Leuven, getting Ndidi before any other top level team did and us having Anderlechts best two youth products in recent years it is a trend that we should keep pursuing. Exactly. Belgium as a nation have really stepped up a level (or three) over the past few years, and we've positioned ourselves very well to try and take advantage of that. There's an awful lot of talent coming out of their leagues. Hopefully OH Leuven can get promoted and we can develop a clear pathway (mutually beneficial of course) to develop top talent in both countries, as well as being a strong candidate for any Belgian or Belgium-based players to come to in order to progress their careers. Exciting if it pays off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weller54 7,568 Report post Posted 14 October 4 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: Absolutely agree with all the positive stuff about Dennis P. I reckon he's an awful lot better than your average 'solid pro'. And Youri is smarter than the average Bear. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighPeakFox 6,986 Report post Posted 14 October 50 minutes ago, weller54 said: And Youri is smarter than the average Bear. Occasionally, you're witty 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnegan 20,749 Report post Posted 14 October 15 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I know Belgium have a ridiculous wealth of talent in some parts of the pitch, but if that's true it's incredible. I'm also shocked at how few games Tielemans had played for the national side given he was their boy wonder from 16 onwards. Tbf, Moussa Dembele, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 12,473 Report post Posted 14 October 49 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Tbf, Moussa Dembele, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel. All 3 have had a number of long term injuries in the past though. I can't even think of a player in our country that this would be on a par with, won their domestic division player of the year and numerous other domestic accolades and trophies and then moved to Serie A where he's been described as one of the best midfielders in the whole league by his manager and yet up until this week had never made a start for his national team? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weller54 7,568 Report post Posted 14 October 2 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: Occasionally, you're witty 😉 Occasionally is better than never.. 😊 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon the Great 83 Report post Posted 14 October (edited) Yes somehow you just get the feeling he will turn out to be a gem! Edited 14 October by Gordon the Great spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon the Great 83 Report post Posted 14 October 9 hours ago, ARTY_FOX said: He's on a different level to Albrighton as well. I don't mean any disrespect to Albrighton in that either. Praet just looks so comfortable all time in every situation. If he becomes anywhere near the club player that Marc has become i`d settle for that...Albrighton or Davie Gibson 2 will do me fine! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
