StriderHiryu Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Massive game. I'd take the draw personally as that would be 7 points from 9 out of Saints, Chelsea and Everton, but we are playing well enough to win. They did a number on us in the first game and totally controlled the game, a real rarity for us under Rodgers as usually we have control but don't score in losses. Therefore Perez as the false 9 might be good, he can drop in to add another player to midfield to get that control back. Last time when we played we hardly looked like scoring yet alone winning. A different approach might pay off. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 22 minutes ago, bart said: This is what I was asking in the Vardy thread. Wasn't there a match we tried this fairly unsuccessfully last season? Might allow Under to play on the left. Barnes is the most similar to Vardy with his direct running, pace etc so it could work he can also score with both feet something like Barnes Perez Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox42 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Anyone else not worried about Vardy’s absence? We’re a well-oiled and we’ll drilled side from the bottom and midfield and when we have so much nous and quality in those fields, it shines through at the other end of the pitch. I just feel that we’re that strong where it doesn’t matter who plays in for Vardy, it won’t significantly affect us. I like having Perez playing the false 9 circa Fabregas Spain 2012 position as he brings in everyone around him in play. I’m quietly confident about how we conduct ourselves whilst Vardy is away from the side. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 (edited) Was wondering how many Barnes up front shouts there'd be. Still at least nobody has suggested Ricardo or Soyuncu yet in this thread at least. I'd stay with Perez again as a false 9, and try and get Barnes and Maddison closer to him and put onus on the full backs to bomb on. Edited 24 January 2021 by martyn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzanator89 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Given our good run of late, a win would be expected. But it's just one of those games where I don't know which Leicester will turn up. I guess a 1-1 draw, think both teams will cancel each other out to a certain degree. And without a recognised striker in any kind of form, our options will be limited. Know Vardy may well be back in 2 weeks, earlier than expected, these are the times when a prolific backup striker is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Schmeichel Justin - Fofana - Evans - Castagne Tielemans - Ndidi Under - Maddison - Barnes Perez The midfield battle will determine the outcome of this game again imo, at the King Power their midfield dominated ours, Doucoure who played well that game, is of course suspended for this one, that could be a big plus for us, plus Ndidi will of course play in CM, unlike last time where he had to step in at CB. It wouldn’t surprise me if Under doesn’t start; however after today I think he’s earned the right to start a Premier League game. Albrighton has been excellent, but he’s far more effective when Vardy plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srex9 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 I wouldn't move Barnes. Keep everyone else in their natural positions and play Perez or Nacho instead of Vardy. If the rest of the team play as well as they have been then there will be chances for whoever plays up top. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 15 minutes ago, Nalis said: Reckon this will be our first dropped points in a while. 1-1 I'd be happy enough with that. Depending how the game goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxed Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 19 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said: Maybe three CBs for this one so we’ve got some height from set pieces? kasper Castagne Evans Fof Soy justin Ndidi Youri Madders Perez Barnes Highly doubt it will happen but Kasper Justin Fofana Soy Ricardo Ndidi Tiele Castange Under Madd Barnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 19 minutes ago, Verumex said: Perez. Just because he didn't get on the score sheet today doesn't mean he wasn't good up front. He was making shots, got a few on target, and had good movement off the ball. He really wasn't good. Weak and pathetic. His shots were poor as well. Moving around energetically is the very least you should expect from a professional footballer. A returning from injury Cenzig Under had more influence in one game than Perez has done in his last few appearances. To say he's better down the middle than on the wing merely means in reality that he's not quite as bad. I don't see him as being good enough or being able to contribute anything for even the poorest team in the Premiership. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0901 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 24 minutes ago, Flappit said: *champing I thought either was correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0901 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 3 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: He really wasn't good. Weak and pathetic. His shots were poor as well. Moving around energetically is the very least you should expect from a professional footballer. A returning from injury Cenzig Under had more influence in one game than Perez has done in his last few appearances. To say he's better down the middle than on the wing merely means in reality that he's not quite as bad. I don't see him as being good enough or being able to contribute anything for even the poorest team in the Premiership. You say that but he was Newcastle’s star player, and they’re not the worst team in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanolegend1989 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 I really don’t understand everyone wanting to change so much. Firstly 5 at the back clearly hampered us and were much better when back to 4. We havnt conceded from open play in 5 games with 4 at the back so it’s clearly not helping us defensively. I also don’t get the Barnes as a striker thing. he’s not a natural finisher. He doesn’t understand the position as well and he’s much better at drifting and taking the winger of the opposition deeper. Same team as vs Chelsea except Vards obviously. Kasper Castange Fofana Evans Justin Ndidi Tielemens Albrighton Madders Barnes Perez/Nacho 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torten Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 It's simple, Ndidi is playing in midfield. We win. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMike Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 43 minutes ago, Verumex said: Perez. Just because he didn't get on the score sheet today doesn't mean he wasn't good up front. He was making shots, got a few on target, and had good movement off the ball. Wont disagree with any of your post. Did anyone else notice how he looked really wracked off about something throughout the second half - particularly when he was subbed off. Did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 I think a draw would be a fantastic result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 43 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: He really wasn't good. Weak and pathetic. His shots were poor as well. Moving around energetically is the very least you should expect from a professional footballer. A returning from injury Cenzig Under had more influence in one game than Perez has done in his last few appearances. To say he's better down the middle than on the wing merely means in reality that he's not quite as bad. I don't see him as being good enough or being able to contribute anything for even the poorest team in the Premiership. It’s all about opinions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Posted 24 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 24 January 2021 1 hour ago, lcfc sheff said: Maybe three CBs for this one so we’ve got some height from set pieces? I don’t understand these calls. Unbeaten in 8, conceded 5 since we returned to a back 4. The three cbs clearly hinders us going forward too. Carry on as we are, let the opposition worry about us. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 55 minutes ago, Foxxed said: Highly doubt it will happen but Kasper Justin Fofana Soy Ricardo Ndidi Tiele Castange Under Madd Barnes Madders as a false 9? Interesting... why not when he’s in this form in front of goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 9 minutes ago, Mark said: I don’t understand these calls. Unbeaten in 8, conceded 5 since we returned to a back 4. The three cbs clearly hinders us going forward too. Carry on as we are, let the opposition worry about us. Because we’ve lost to them before this season and it’s an easy game for us to slip in. We aren’t continuing as we were regardless as we don’t have Vardy so perhaps some caution isn’t a bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentFox Posted 24 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 24 January 2021 1 hour ago, lgfualol said: Same team as Chelsea I imagine but no idea who we'll put up top. That would cost us an absolute fortune in transfer fees. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Win it, move on, that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicesterseddon Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 1 hour ago, lcfc sheff said: Maybe three CBs for this one so we’ve got some height from set pieces? kasper Castagne Evans Fof Soy justin Ndidi Youri Madders Perez Barnes Maybe. Although personally I think our woes from corners are more to do with the goalkeeper than the defence... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry96 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Massive game the midfield will be where it’s won you’d really like to think we should have the better of them in that department as allan and doucoure will be out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winteriscoming Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Kasper Castagne Evans Fofana Justin Ndidi Tielmans Maddison Ricardo Barnes Perez Thats what I’d go with. You have the flexibility of changing system and playing with 3 cb - Evans, fofana and Justin. So having the 2 wing backs if you do that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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