Guest Cujek Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 18 minutes ago, mozartfox said: Any streams? Bit early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 1 hour ago, AKCJ said: Kasper Justin Evans Soyuncu Chilwell Ndidi Perez Tielemans Maddison Barnes Vardy I think he’ll have Praet in for Tielemans cus he was on a roll but swap him over if we struggle to break them down ... Certainly more attack minded if we have Perez in instead of Albrighton ... Who needs Sean from Enderby .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross 'LCFC' Turner Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 41 minutes ago, themightyfin said: I'm not sure JJ is a given. There could be a surprise at the back. Strange one, JJ was arguably the best player on the pitch vs Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 First FT member to get arrested for screen sharing BT via Zoom? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 2 hours ago, WigstonWanderer said: Don’t normally start threads but came to read the pre match thread for Watford away and found there wasn’t one! Well off you go then, start discussing. Not worth me chipping in as I can’t remember much and don’t know anything. I’ll be interested in what others have to say though You’ll fit in well in here, then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 I think the likelihood of anyone guessing the exact team is even more remote than ever. Who knows how players have weathered three months off and in isolation? Tielemans could be the size of a house for all we know. 😳 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 Whatever the starting line up i think we will take full advantage of the five subs rule to spread the pitch time around until everyone is match fit. It is like a new season now, but without the pre-season warm ups. Physical fitness is one thing but match fitness only comes from playing games. It is going to be really strange resuming after such a long break. Momentum and form have all gone out the window and it could be argued that we are now at a disadvantage over some of our rivals for CL places such as Spurs who now have a fully fit squad rather than the position they were in before where it looked like they would have to finish the season with no fit strikers. Who will react best to playing in empty stadiums? Which teams have maintained their players physical and mental well being the best? How will those players who's contracts expire at the end of June react to having to stay put? what about those currently on loan, will (or even can) they be recalled or stay with their temporary clubs? Lots of questions to be answered and it adds an interesting dimension to proceedings. Everyone will be looking to get off to a flyer so i expect there will be a few upsets along the way. At least we still have that points cushion, and hopefully a couple of decent results to start with should keep us in pole position for CL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Countryfox Posted 8 June 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 8 June 2020 2 minutes ago, TrentFox said: I think the likelihood of anyone guessing the exact team is even more remote than ever. Who knows how players have weathered three months off and in isolation? Tielemans could be the size of a house for all we know. 😳 Good point ... Tele tubby mans ... 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 2 minutes ago, TrentFox said: I think the likelihood of anyone guessing the exact team is even more remote than ever. Who knows how players have weathered three months off and in isolation? Tielemans could be the size of a house for all we know. 😳 Or he could be super fit, getting plenty of good nights sleep now. But it is a valid point. We have no idea how the various clubs have been managing their players whilst in lockdown. The majority would be thinking about their summer holidays now, not having to come back and play 9 games (or more for those still in the FA cup) in short order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 8 June 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 8 June 2020 If JJ doesn't get the nod, what a kick in the teeth for him. Talk about man management and the art of getting players to buy in to things when they aren't first choice and then just as the opportunity they have patiently waited for presents itself and you are ignored instead for someone to play out of position. He was sensational against Villa, these next 9-10 games are the perfect audition to see if he's ready to replace Ricardo or Chilwell when they invariably move on. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Blues Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 There's going to be a lot of rotation playing twice a week for the next several weeks. The only players I would expect to see start every match would be - Evans, Soyuncu, Schmeichel, and Vardy. Hopefully, this will be a good test for us to prepare for playing midweek champions league fixtures next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 1 hour ago, North Leeds Fox said: Interesting. Hamza right back or 3 at the back with bennett in I'm betting on. Seem to remember rodgers starting with 3atb in his first game watford away. I hope not, worries me that Rodgers can't leave it alone though. That formation also messes up Barnes role who's been our best player this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 Can't see three at the back when clearly in the training game - it was 4 at the back for both teams, makes next to no sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 If we're not 3up by half time then FT in meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 For me we should put out our strongest available side in our usual format, with any changes straight swaps, ie JJ for RP, and possibly Albrighton in for Perez if not fit. Now is not the time for wholesale changes unless enforced. Lets hit the ground running in what could be a difficult game against a side fighting for their PL lives under a manager who will no doubt have them well up for it. If we need to rotate to preserve fitness then all well and good but lets get a few points on the board first. If we need to rest players then the time to do it is not against those teams where we have the best chances of getting the points we need .If we are already secure in CL spot then send the reserves out against the likes of Arsenal, Man utd, Spurs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 2 minutes ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: If we're not 3up by half time then FT in meltdown. Better make that 4-0 just to be on the safe side. TBH a scrappy 1-0 with the ball bouncing in off someones backside in the last minute would do for me as long as we get 3 points. I am more nervous for this game than i have felt in along time. There is so much riding on it and so many questions to be answered. That first round of games is going to be so interesting and possibly season defining for many sides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majaco Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 2 hours ago, UniFox21 said: I'd argue Albrighton comes into the mix instead of Perez, especially after seeing the line-ups in the inter-squad friendly. What were the line-up? Are there any links relating to that game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leeds Fox said: What were the squads mate? 3 minutes ago, majaco said: What were the line-up? Are there any links relating to that game? The teams used were Schmeichel Choudhury Evans Soyuncu Fuchs James Ndidi Maddison Albrighton Vardy Barnes Ward Justin Morgan Bennett Chilwell Tielemans Praet Mendy Gray Iheanacho Kapustka These were the teams for a proportion of the game, Luke Thomas came on as well at some point. All pictures/highlights of the game are on leicester site or their twitter etc, or scroll back through the "league restarts" thread and you'll find some bits there. Edited 8 June 2020 by UniFox21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 I honestly forgot we had signed Ryan Bennett was reading some posts and people saying maybe Bennett should start was massively confused!! 3 at the back with Albrighton at wing back maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamonn Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 I can't see either of those being the starting 11. Given the frequency games and number of subs i guess BR will want players comfortable playing in a variety of combinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 Just now, Eamonn said: I can't see either of those being the starting 11. Given the frequency games and number of subs i guess BR will want players comfortable playing in a variety of combinations. Realistically, neither will be the starting 11. But, look at the partnerships and combinations within both teams. Kasper - Evans - Soyuncu Albrighton - Vardy - Barnes Potentially both starting fullbacks to learn the others runs and movement (JJ and Chilwell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 3 hours ago, Shane said: Would like to see a couple youngsters on the bench, think we're allowed 9 subs now?? Ward, Gyamfi, Morgan, Thomas, Choudhury, Praet, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Hirst It's been about 4 years since the last match, don't think any of our squad qualify as youngsters any more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 Perez with a muscle strain, in a race to be fit for the Watford game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 8 June 2020 Share Posted 8 June 2020 1 minute ago, moore_94 said: Perez with a muscle strain, in a race to be fit for the Watford game Would not be surprised if we see a few of these cropping up after such along enforced lay-off. Sure these guys are athletes, but it would be so easy for them to get carried away in the enthusiasm of playing again and try to do too much too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigstonWanderer Posted 8 June 2020 Author Share Posted 8 June 2020 What’s this about Hamza as RB? What have I missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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