les-tah Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 3 minutes ago, ttfn said: Playing Ricardo at left back or on the right wing is like playing Messi in central midfield. He’s still probably going to be the best player in that position but you don’t play your best players in roles that get anything other than their maximum performance levels if you want to go anywhere. Castagne has been very impressive since he’s joined but if Ricardo gets back to the same level he was at (and after 8 months out that’s a huge “if”) then he should be LB with Ricardo at RB. Ricardo hasn’t played left back regularly since he was at Nice, that was about 4 or 5 years ago now, Castagne (albeit in a 5) and Justin were doing it last season. Ricardo is one of the best right backs in world football, why waste him on the left? I agree .. however he does tend to cut in a hell of a lot so if he’s cutting in on his stronger foot then it may be ideal for him. And provide an even more attacking threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ttfn said: Playing Ricardo at left back or on the right wing is like playing Messi in central midfield. He’s still probably going to be the best player in that position but you don’t play your best players in roles that get anything other than their maximum performance levels if you want to go anywhere. Castagne has been very impressive since he’s joined but if Ricardo gets back to the same level he was at (and after 8 months out that’s a huge “if”) then he should be LB with Ricardo at RB. Ricardo hasn’t played left back regularly since he was at Nice, that was about 4 or 5 years ago now, Castagne (albeit in a 5) and Justin were doing it last season. Ricardo is one of the best right backs in world football, why waste him on the left? Ricardo was the second best left back in Ligue 1 in 2015/16 when Puel was the coach, narrowly missing out to Sidibe of Monaco who got the official place in the team of the year. He was the third best left back the following season (16/17) with Benjamin Mendy (now of Man City) winning it. Incredibly Djibril Sidibe who was voted best LB of the season in 15/16 was voted the best RB in Ligue 1 in 16/17. He now plays for Everton, though has not yet reproduced the same form as he did for Monaco. So what if somehow our right back who is definitely one of the best right backs in Europe is also one of the best left backs!? It does seem unlikely, but there is historical precedent to suggest it's not as far-fetched as it might first seem. Edited 29 October 2020 by StriderHiryu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 Ricardo or Castagne? Wow - we really have come a long way since Joe Mattock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 10 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Incredibly Djibril Cisse who was voted best LB of the season in 15/16 was voted the best RB in Ligue 1 in 16/17. He now plays for Everton, though has not yet reproduced the same form as he did for Monaco. While I don't doubt your point is right, you mean Djibril Sidibe - Cisse was a striker for Liverpool and Sunderland. Sidibe is back at Monaco after his loan at Everton, anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 4 minutes ago, jeffschlupp said: While I don't doubt your point is right, you mean Djibril Sidibe - Cisse was a striker for Liverpool and Sunderland. Sidibe is back at Monaco after his loan at Everton, anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 I'd like him to get 5/10 minutes towards the end from the bench depending on the scoreline by then. If we are 0-3 up then I would welcome that but if they were chasing down our 0-1 lead then I wouldn't risk any knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 Read something earlier in Leicester news or something about him not likely to be back until after the next international window so end of Nov/ start of Dec. Good to see him training with the squad again but imagine he’ll need a couple of weeks of U23s apps and normal training, before he’s gradually reintegrated back into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzFOX Posted 29 October 2020 Share Posted 29 October 2020 we can't rush back Ricky! No way - no how he's juts too important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanSP Posted 29 October 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 29 October 2020 Rodgers' comments about Ricardo after tonight's game "We brought Ricardo out here to continue with his rehabilitation. He's getting close but he won't feature before the international break. We're hopeful after that he will be available for us. It's great news for us." 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Posted 30 October 2020 Share Posted 30 October 2020 On 29/10/2020 at 10:14, Sol thewall Bamba said: Just don't rush him please. If we fvck him like we fvcked Wilf, that's totally unforgivable. Seems we in the minority, there is some kind of desperation, so if they get what they want we have him for 1 or 2 games and he is out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 31 October 2020 Share Posted 31 October 2020 My mates, mate, reckons he will be back in around 3/4 weeks, saw him in Countesthorpe last week apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 31 October 2020 Share Posted 31 October 2020 I'll be wincing every time he goes into a tackle. If he gets injured again those near me will see a fully grown man cry. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 6 November 2020 Share Posted 6 November 2020 He's got a lovely smile hasn't he 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted 6 November 2020 Share Posted 6 November 2020 He and Papy's bromance is beautiful. So lovely to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Squirrel Posted 6 November 2020 Share Posted 6 November 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 06:57, dayday said: My mates, mate, reckons he will be back in around 3/4 weeks, saw him in Countesthorpe last week apparently. Being seen in Countesthorpe is a sure sign of an imminent return from injury, like seeing a prospective new signing in Morrisons Let me know when your mates mate gets a sighting of Cags en route Peatling Magna 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post weller54 Posted 6 November 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 6 November 2020 On 05/11/2020 at 18:17, NaijaFox said: Mendy's telling him to run faster... Riccy is saying... Papy don't preach!! 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted 7 November 2020 Share Posted 7 November 2020 Given we've already qualified for the Europa League, it's a good time to blood him back in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 7 November 2020 Share Posted 7 November 2020 6 hours ago, Red Squirrel said: Being seen in Countesthorpe is a sure sign of an imminent return from injury, like seeing a prospective new signing in Morrisons Let me know when your mates mate gets a sighting of Cags en route Peatling Magna Ricardo lives in Countesthorpe, and his mate spoke to him. So trying to be funny didn’t really work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 7 November 2020 Share Posted 7 November 2020 2 hours ago, dayday said: Ricardo lives in Countesthorpe, and his mate spoke to him. So trying to be funny didn’t really work! Made me laugh 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 7 November 2020 Share Posted 7 November 2020 5 hours ago, dayday said: Ricardo lives in Countesthorpe, and his mate spoke to him. So trying to be funny didn’t really work! It was funny ...... and it wasn’t a dig at you ......it was a poster trying to make a joke ........ and he succeeded imo ...... anyway, let us know when wilf, cags and Timmy are all seated at the same table at the glebe cafe ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eblair Posted 17 November 2020 Share Posted 17 November 2020 any update yet on whether he will be back for liverpool game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MonmoreStef Posted 17 November 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 17 November 2020 8 minutes ago, eblair said: any update yet on whether he will be back for liverpool game I’m in Countesthorpe this afternoon. I’ll try and find out. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 17 November 2020 Share Posted 17 November 2020 2 hours ago, eblair said: any update yet on whether he will be back for liverpool game Doubt it, he'll probably be back in the squad for Fulham or Sheff Utd (don't think we'll risk him on Zoryas dodgy pitch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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