Predict the starting 11 v WBA

[Rustynail]

I get the feeling that we're going to go back to the tried and tested formula of 4-1-4-1 / 4-3-3 till we can get our injured players back and new signings bedded in.

 

Schmeichel 

 

Justin / Castagne

Soyuncu 

Ndidi

Thomas / Castagne

 

Mendy

 

Albrighton 

Praet

Tielemans

Barnes

 

Vardy

 

As for the subs, it could be anyone...

[dannythefox]

Maddison starts this one comes off on 60 minutes 👌🏻

[Merchant_Banker]

Schmeichel

 

Justin     Hughes     Soyuncu     

 

Albrighton     Tielemans     NDidi     Castagne

 

Perez     Barnes

 

Vardy

 

Subs: Ward, Benkovich, Thomas, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Gray, Iheanacho

 

 

[tetly]

3 minutes ago, Merchant_Banker said:

Schmeichel

 

Justin     Hughes     Soyuncu     

 

Albrighton     Tielemans     NDidi     Castagne

 

Perez     Barnes

 

Vardy

 

Subs: Ward, Benkovich, Thomas, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Gray, Iheanacho

 

 

 we need a good start not a hammering.

[SpacedX]

Wouldn't be in the least bit surprised to see two DMs for this one. 

[SheppyFox]

Kasper

 

Justin

Morgan

Soyuncu

Castagne

 

Barnes

Ndidi

Tielemans

Gray

 

Ayoze

 

Vardy

[leicesterseddon]

Obviously the first big question is who will partner Soyuncu at CB.
 

Personally I’d be surprised to see him go with Ndidi. Presuming Morgan & Fuchs are injured, it has to be Benkovic surely?

 

Second question is over the fullbacks. Justin will play, but which side? I’d say likely combo is Justin on the right and Thomas on the left. Castagne probably on the bench. 
 

Midfield probably Ndidi/Tielemans/Praet, Barnes on the left wing. Who plays on the right? No idea. Perez? Albrighton?

 

Vardy up front. Maybe Iheanacho alongside if we drop a midfielder.

 

I think we should have enough, but who knows tbh. Pre-season has been a disaster for us frankly. 

[SpacedX]

5 hours ago, leicesterseddon said:

Second question is over the fullbacks. Justin will play, but which side? I’d say likely combo is Justin on the right and Thomas on the left. Castagne probably on the bench. 
 

I agree, but I suspect that the plan is for Castagne to offer immediate cover for Ricardo. Justin reminds me of Simpson only with an attacking inclination. Solid, but more mobile. Castagne can play at either full back position but I gather that he is right footed. He also offers us options in midfield. Thomas has a huge opportunity but also a massive responsibility hanging over him. The potential is clear, but so is the inexperience. I sincerely hope that our unforgiving fanbase don't turn him into a scapegoat like Chilwell. 

 

5 hours ago, leicesterseddon said:

Obviously the first big question is who will partner Soyuncu at CB.
 

Amartey 

[FoxinNotts]

Schmeichel 

 

Castagne

Amartey/Johnson

Soyuncu

JJ

 

Praet

Ndidi

Tielemans

 

Perez

Vardy

Barnes

 

[FoxinNotts]

Subs bench:

 

Ward

Amartey/Johnson

Thomas

Mendy

Maddison

Gray

Iheanacho

[Nick]

......................Kasper

 

...........Justin Soyuncu Fuchs

 

Castagne.................................Thomas

 

.........................Ndidi

 

.....Tielemans....Madders....Barnes

 

.........................Vards

 

 

 

Following the press conference I'm wondering now if Fuchs and Madders will play... Doesn't look the strongest back 3 but if Fuchs doesn't play it'll be Morgan or Wilf in the middle - maybe he'll set out like the above?

[Hales]

I have a sneaky suspicion Madders will play. He didn't outright say he wasn't so I think he is playing and just keeping team selection quiet. I think Ndidi may well play at the back until Evan's is back as he has options to cover Ndidi more than Evans. I don't believe Morgan should play, he is too injury prone and slow and we need to kick off the season well