StanSP Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 Will play with Morgan I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 1 minute ago, UniFox21 said: Would like to see Dewsbury-Hall, Hirst and a few others involved. Leshabela (?) and the promising left back would be nice to see Might mean that some U23 midfielders are available... Would probably still be on the bench tho. Can imagine Brendan will keep faith with Hamza and Mendy if he's going to switch things up again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 From OS: Rodgers' Pre-Wigan Fitness Update: Vardy, Benković & James 58 mins ago - Brendan Rodgers discusses the fitness of Jamie Vardy ahead of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup tie against Wigan Athletic (5:31pm kick-off) - Vardy is set to miss the clash with Paul Cook's men at King Power Stadium with a calf complaint - Defender Filip Benković, meanwhile, will be part of the matchday squad - Rodgers also provides an update on the condition of midfielder Matty James (Achilles) Vardy, 32, missed the 3-0 success at Newcastle United on New Year's Day with a calf issue after also sitting out the 2-1 win at West Ham United following the birth of his daughter. Rodgers, who revealed defender Filip Benković will be part of the matchday squad on Saturday, confirmed that Vardy is progressing well and will train with the squad shortly. "He’s coming along very well," the Northern Irishman told the national media. "He’s done some good work with the medical team and he’ll be back out on the [training] pitch tomorrow. "He’s not available for the game but he’ll be training with us Sunday. Everyone [else] has been brilliant; fit, recovering and all available." Rodgers also revealed that he will make changes to his starting XI for the clash with City's Sky Bet League 1 visitors, but stresses that it will be a side equipped to win the tie. [Benković is] technically strong, he can play short, play deep, and he’s very comfortable from a technical perspective. Brendan Rodgers There will also be a place in the squad for Benković, the Croatian centre-back who worked with the 46-year-old during a loan spell at Celtic in the Scottish Premiership last season. The 22-year-old made 26 appearances for the Bhoys, including four in the UEFA Europa League, and has been building his fitness with the Development Squad due to an ankle injury. "We’ll pick a strong team to look to win the game," he continued. "We’ll make some changes after a tough game, but I always pick a team to win. "Filip comes into the squad for the game. He’s been very unfortunate. In the summer, there were options for him to go on loan, but I needed to keep him. "I needed four centre-halves. He’s trained well and adapted very well to not playing. We’ve put him into some of the Under-23s games, so if the time comes for him to play, he’s ready. "He’s a very imposing presence in the game. He’s 6'4' and he’s good in both boxes and on the ball. He likes to defend forward. "Rather than drop, he wants to push forward. He’s technically strong, he can play short, play deep, and he’s very comfortable from a technical perspective. "It’s a great opportunity for him. He was terrific for us at Celtic, he played big games, like Leipzig, but unfortunately he got injured and never really recovered in the second part of the season." Rodgers also provided an update on the fitness of midfielder Matty James, who has suffered from an Achilles issue over previous seasons. The 28-year-old will feature for the Club's Development Squad in a Premier League 2 Division 1 clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Holmes Park on Friday (7pm kick-off) - live on LCFC TV. Asked if he could appear in Saturday's FA Cup outing, Rodgers said: "No, it’s just getting him closer. Matty will play for the Under-23s tonight. That’ll be great for him, getting that feeling again. "We can’t rush him. It’s a process for him. It’s been a tough time for him. He’s been training very well and he’ll be playing for the Under-23s tonight." All times GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 Just now, urban.spaceman said: Might mean that some U23 midfielders are available... Would probably still be on the bench tho. Can imagine Brendan will keep faith with Hamza and Mendy if he's going to switch things up again Good for James to get some game time, and I can see a midfield duo of Hamza and Mendy sitting to cover ourselves amd retain the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 James is being prepped to leave surely? Get him fit, get him out on loan with a view to a permanent move? Can't see him getting ahead of Youri, Maddison, Ndidi, Choudhury, Praet... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 (edited) Wonder if forgotten man Kaputska will be in the squad? Edited 3 January 2020 by TheUltimateWinner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 31 minutes ago, StanSP said: James is being prepped to leave surely? Get him fit, get him out on loan with a view to a permanent move? Can't see him getting ahead of Youri, Maddison, Ndidi, Choudhury, Praet... The Physio and Sports Science Teams need real bodies to practice theory on. Can see him being kept. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 12 minutes ago, TheUltimateWinner said: Wonder if forgotten man Kaputska will be in the squad? It would be interesting to see if Brendan can get anything out of him. I remember him looking pretty decent in preseason, but then it sounds like he didn't have the best time out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk exile Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 1 minute ago, rachhere said: It would be interesting to see if Brendan can get anything out of him. I remember him looking pretty decent in preseason, but then it sounds like he didn't have the best time out on loan. Christ. I really had forgotten about him. If anyone can get anything out of him, it would be Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcdotell Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 1 hour ago, rachhere said: It would be interesting to see if Brendan can get anything out of him. I remember him looking pretty decent in preseason, but then it sounds like he didn't have the best time out on loan. I don’t believe kapustka is in the 25 man premier league squad is he? I know he can play in the cups though. Can he be added to it in January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 2 minutes ago, lcfcdotell said: I don’t believe kapustka is in the 25 man premier league squad is he? I know he can play in the cups though. Can he be added to it in January? We named Slimani and Silva in the 25 man squad back in August so Kapustka can take one of their places if he is still here at the end of the window. Same applies to Matty James. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 4 minutes ago, lcfcdotell said: I don’t believe kapustka is in the 25 man premier league squad is he? I know he can play in the cups though. Can he be added to it in January? No, he's been out for a lengthy injury I believe. I think for that reason it's unlikely - maybe another loan deal, or a bit of rehab through the U23s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fox1970 Posted 3 January 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 3 January 2020 I'm taking my 5-year-old granddaughter for her very first game tomorrow. She's been desperate to go with us for a long time, but it's a shame that her hero Jamie Vardy won't be playing... Two cuddly Filberts are lined up to accompany us, as well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcdotell Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 6 minutes ago, rachhere said: No, he's been out for a lengthy injury I believe. I think for that reason it's unlikely - maybe another loan deal, or a bit of rehab through the U23s. Yeah I don’t think he features in the league for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 Wigan have won 1 game since 20 October. Lots of draws in that run though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 Will there be a stream for this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 17 minutes ago, Koke said: Wigan have won 1 game since 20 October. Lots of draws in that run though. Please put that in the ‘ever obliging’ thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 3 hours ago, UniFox21 said: Would like to see Dewsbury-Hall, Hirst and a few others involved. Leshabela (?) and the promising left back would be nice to see Fraid not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 (edited) On 01/01/2020 at 18:02, eddylcfc said: Kasper Justin Morgan Benkovic Fuchs Mendy Gray Choudhury Praet Barnes Iheanacho This but with Ward instead of Kasper and Albrighton instead of Barnes. Think he'll save Barnes for the Villa game. What's the expected crowd tomorrow? Is the whole stadium open? Edited 3 January 2020 by Sunbury Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 2 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said: What's the expected crowd tomorrow? Is the whole stadium open? Pretty good - 30k plus? I think just L1 that isn't opened, although it looks like Wigan returned some of their allocation so there may be some empty seats in the away end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 11 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Fraid not! Seems like kapustka has been with us years is that the same player we bought a few seasons back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 Just now, rachhere said: Pretty good - 30k plus? I think just L1 that isn't opened, although it looks like Wigan returned some of their allocation so there may be some empty seats in the away end. That's a decent effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 1 minute ago, Sunbury Fox said: That's a decent effort. I know, I am pleasantly surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth_the_wait Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 I reckon the crowd will be about 29500 (assuming Wigan have sold 1000 or so), It's a bit of a fiddly calculation as we have opened M1 block instead of L block, so it's not a simple subtract 3300 from ground capacity to work out or tickets sales, and we don't know exactly how many Wigan have sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 3 January 2020 Share Posted 3 January 2020 26 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Fraid not! No Eppiah ... maybe on bench tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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