oadby.fox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 13 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said: Half a chance Amartey alongside Mendy Infront of back 4? That's what I thought when I saw the lineup given what Rodgers turned to last season - not exactly sure whether I hope I am be mistaken or not as not equally convinced by Sky's interpretation or the idea of handing Amartey his PL CB debut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 What City manager played Big Dan more than Puel? He plays a blinder and goes to St. Etienne to complete the Fofana deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 1 minute ago, Ric Flair said: Didn't Amartey partner Andy King when we beat them 4-2? 😂😂😂 Whats the point of 3-5-2 when they aren't even playing a striker? Madness, Rodgers has shit it again. Albrighton over Perez I could just about stomach but what a madness this is. Please score a 30 yarder Daniel 😂😂😂 Yes that was our killer midfield that day! But back then, we didn't really play with a midfield, all our goals were balls from back to front with Mahrez bringing the ball down for Vardy. TBH I am not upset with the team. The last time we played Man City they battered us, so trying something different is worth a shout. That said, Daniel Amartey as the thing to try was probably not the thing I had in mind, and I can't help but think of that penalty he gave away to Man United in the first game of the season a few years back and an error that led to a goal scored by Everton at the KP too. Going against the quality of opposition that he is playing against makes me very nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 What precisely did Brendan see that I didn’t on Wednesday? Im a Dan fan…. But he had a Barry Crocker on Wednesday (potentially the worst of the starting Xl?) perplexed doesn’t cover it i am desperate to eat to eat my own words however C’mom Dan!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 The thing is we play back 4 against Man City and it obviously doesn't work, because we're playing Man City and then we never try it again. If We're serious about a back 3 you need to play it regularly to give players time to get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 2 minutes ago, shailen said: Let's give Amartey a chance before we reserve judgement. I'm as baffled as anyone but it could turn out to be a tactical masterclass. Problem with Dan he needs half a dozen games when he’s fit to get up to speed, let alone when he’s been out injured for ages. But those first few games are often littered with mistakes. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS78UK Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Time to get the Amartey started... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Renard Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Mark said: Same formation we played at Bournemouth 🤷🏻♂️ Yep but Bournemouth was a one off(I hope), and the first half we were so comfortable, it was only when Rodgers changed it in the second........and we know what happened then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 We normal get shafted by Man City anyway so why not try something different! Brave decision, would love it to pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyN11 Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 14 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Jesus Injured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 1 minute ago, Le Renard said: Yep but Bournemouth was a one off(I hope), and the first half we were so comfortable, it was only when Rodgers changed it in the second........and we know what happened then! Same formation that saw us out the cup to Villa and lose top 4, it’s a horrible formation that does nothing but hinder us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Tbf, I've been asking why Amartey hasn't been tried at cb, as he has all the attributes. Perhaps not the best game to throw him in for and judge him on, but let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretPro Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foxestalkisfullofidiots Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 5 minutes ago, Mark said: Maybe we don’t if his plan is a back three, even plays Amartey there against these to make a point Personally I would of preferred him to stick with the team that beat Burnley , I think Brendan wants to play 3 at the back and wants the club to spend the money on a CB, the chances are we going to concede a few and Amartey looks out his depth, no one expects us to get owt so just highlights the lack of strength in depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie the Fox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Jesus Injured Edit : Sigh already done Edited 27 September 2020 by Suzie the Fox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Could it be 2 defensive midfielders? Preat playing wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LestaAl Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 We might lose... but we could just surprise them and win it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Just now, teblin said: Could it be 2 defensive midfielders? Preat playing wise? Hope not, for once he deserves a CB spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Whatever happens, kudos to Rodgers for learning from last season’s mistake of going head to head with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_danbury Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 err amartay? is rodgers still drunk from last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Worried about Amartey. He switches off and ball watches quite a lot. Against some teams, you just about get away with it. Against Man C, they will punish us. Puts added pressure on Evans/Mendy focusing on ensuring he doesn’t go into his mid game day dream. Otherwise, if it is 3 at the back, excited to see Castagne putting Mahrez under pressure to defend. Man C have a few out and their defence is shakey, get some chances boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 (edited) Oops. Wrong thread. Edited 27 September 2020 by Vacamion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Renard Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 Just now, Mark said: Same formation that saw us lose to Villa, it’s a horrible formation that does nothing but hinder us. Yes but if we just play the 4141 without Ndidi, we will get rolled over against Man city. If the players get it right, it can work against Man city.........that is a big if though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Cockney Fox Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 We have won 2 in a row. Why is Brendan being cute. I'm a tad worried he's masquerading spin the wheel as tactical genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 27 September 2020 Share Posted 27 September 2020 7 minutes ago, Mark said: Same formation that saw us out the cup to Villa and lose top 4, it’s a horrible formation that does nothing but hinder us. To be fair, we played it in the home game vs these last season and went direct and looked good but that was with Iheanacho up top holding the ball up for Vardy. This looks the pits of a line up. Good job the Belgian trio are in fine fettle as we'll badly need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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