Ric Flair Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 1 minute ago, Shit_arse said: The performance is key here not the result. Yes we should beat Sheff U but for me its all about the reaction from the plays following a difficult few weeks. Although I know what you mean, a win would be just as important to the teams confidence and momentum as losing or drawing but playing really well. How often have we seen any sort of a win after a rough spell then make the team kick on again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Hoping youri and Evan and vardy will have benefited from a little break. we have to win this, it’s tough after going all the way to the the Ukraine and it being less than 3 days from the end of that game to the start of this one. 2-1 to Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 14 minutes ago, Shit_arse said: The performance is key here not the result. Yes we should beat Sheff U but for me its all about the reaction from the plays following a difficult few weeks. I’d actually argue the opposite, sometimes when things aren’t going your way, a shithouse 1-0 away win that’s probably a little undeserved can be the spark that sees us go on a run. A bit like the out of form striker who gets one in off his arse then goes on a run of goals. A scrappy 1-0 win can steady the ship before we start the Christmas period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazly Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 A Season that started so promising with Everton, Aston Villa and LC mixing it at the top now has the usual suspects as the top 5. All rather predictable and rather depressing. After the last 3 matches Sheffield must be thinking they have a great opportunity to land their first win of the season. I'm going for a 1-1 bore draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 I suspect the main reason for our indifferent recent form is tiredness - physical and mental. Injuries have meant we haven't been able to rotate as much as we'd have wanted to, so those playing nearly every game are starting to look shot - for example Fuchs, who is walking on fumes now. Thursday should have seen the beginning of the end of the problem with three key players returning. In fact things got worse: neither Soyuncu nor Morgan could finish the game, meaning yet further game time for Fofana and Fuchs. Ricardo picked up a groin problem and won't be available today. Only Ndidi might make today's squad. Unless one of Soyuncu or Amartey is fully fit by the end of the month, a new CB would be essential in January. We could easily lose today, but instead of the usual FT meltdown about selection, formation, tactics and the manager, I wonder if any might agree that the principal reason might well be exhaustion? 16 games so far this season, plus for many, 5 or 6 international matches (which is why Kasper, Youri and Jonny were left at home midweek). So, on topic (!), I think keeping minds and bodies fresh will be uppermost in the manager's mind today. Players like Perez (hardly kicked a ball) should feature, and those playing less than the squad average like Maddison, Thomas and Albrighton too. It's not the team I'd want to see but if I'm right expect something like this: Schmeichel Fofana Evans Justin Albrighton Mendy Tielemans Thomas Perez Maddison Vardy with Under and possibly Barnes to come on as the game opens up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Barnes and Under would work perfectly with Vardy up front. More movement than Kelechi offers and someone to help with going forward quickly on the break if the opportunity presents. Hope they all start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Just now, StanSP said: Barnes and Under would work perfectly with Vardy up front. More movement than Kelechi offers and someone to help with going forward quickly on the break if the opportunity presents. Hope they all start. its the only way we will get goals at the minute get as many attackers out there as possible as we are on a dry run and barely trouble the opposition keeper. Youri and Madders in behind and we should see a better performance and result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddylcfc Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Kasper JJ Fofana Evans Thomas Mendy Tielemans Under Maddison Barnes Vardy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicesterseddon Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Time for a different approach. Schmeichel Justin Evans Fofana Thomas Albrighton Ndidi/Mendy Tielemans Barnes Perez Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 If we continue 343 or 523, Praet and Maddison is our worst combination of attacking midfielders, at best its one of them and one of Barnes/Under. The temptation is to play Madders but this will be a game for Under/Barnes and try to exploit the wings of their back 3. Maddison will play to centrally and get outnumbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskay Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 I don't care who starts. I don't care what the formation is. I hope we: 1- create some good chances over 90 mins and test their keeper 2- Put pressure on the ball high up the pitch 3- look like a side that had had millions pumped into it 4- get basics right. Corners. Set pieces (both offensive and defensive). Passing and movement 5- all players showing like they've been disappointed with the results recently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayFox Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Kasper Justin Evans Fofana Thomas Ndidi Tielemans Praet Under Barnes Vardy Thats playing Ndidi in a back 3 or DM in front of Evans & Fofana, Rodgers needs to get the players to give us something to look forward too instead of us dreading the games against these struggling teams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Let's just hope that Sheffield United have an off day. They could well be inspired by our performances lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shit_arse Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 1 hour ago, Aus Fox said: I’d actually argue the opposite, sometimes when things aren’t going your way, a shithouse 1-0 away win that’s probably a little undeserved can be the spark that sees us go on a run. A bit like the out of form striker who gets one in off his arse then goes on a run of goals. A scrappy 1-0 win can steady the ship before we start the Christmas period. 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Although I know what you mean, a win would be just as important to the teams confidence and momentum as losing or drawing but playing really well. How often have we seen any sort of a win after a rough spell then make the team kick on again! Possibly but for me its too early to be worrying about results. Performance, and importantly the reaction from the players will be what Rodgers will be asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 I think Fofana will put a few minds at rest today with a great performance, this will be an aerial battle which is food and drink for him. Would love a goal from him too after missing a couple of sitters in the last 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hughes Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 As always few days before the game I’m expecting a loss. Come match day I’m confident. 2 0 city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Claw II Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 Play an attacking team and be positive. Barnes and Under from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 59 minutes ago, eddylcfc said: Kasper JJ Fofana Evans Thomas Mendy Tielemans Under Maddison Barnes Vardy That’s the team. Feeling good about this one - Vards will win it single handedly if he has to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 12 minutes ago, Finn Claw II said: Play an attacking team and be positive. Barnes and Under from the start. Relegation 6 pointer, another 18 points to stay up 😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 According to SSN, Soyuncu should be available. Now that is better than first feared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 2 hours ago, Shit_arse said: The performance is key here not the result. Yes we should beat Sheff U but for me its all about the reaction from the plays following a difficult few weeks. Totally disagree. The win by any means is the key. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 11 minutes ago, ronnup said: Totally disagree. The win by any means is the key. It is vital we get a win today. And if we need to win ugly so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 25 minutes ago, Corky said: According to SSN, Soyuncu should be available. Now that is better than first feared. Thats very surprising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 I'd imagine it's not true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 6 December 2020 Share Posted 6 December 2020 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: I think Fofana will put a few minds at rest today with a great performance, this will be an aerial battle which is food and drink for him. Would love a goal from him too after missing a couple of sitters in the last 2 games. If your Sheff Utd, your going to entice Fofana Into a mistake and play to take advantage of his erratic style of defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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