LCFC vs Leeds - Match Thread - 31/01/2021

[UHDrive]

I'd like to see Soyuncu in this game for Fofana as hes faster and more aggressive against a team like leeds with a high press. 

[PaulW]

6 minutes ago, jim5000 said:

Ndidi out then :-(

Keep up.

[sdb]

1 minute ago, adejo92 said:

I think its a team to be expected. Ünder for Albrighton would been nice to see but at the same time, would have been harsh on Albrighton.

 

Fuchs and Thomas both on the bench seems wasteful. Would have like to have seen a youth striker in there to challenge Nacho / Perez but there's likely logistics preventing that.

 

I'd like to see Albrighton rested against Fulham and then bought back in for Wolves who I think we'll benefit most from his work rate and defensive duties against.

 

Ünder would have tore these apart though..

Highlights the need for the recruitment of at least one attack minded player in the next 48 hours

[reynard]

Going to be a tough afternoon without our two best players.

[Gerard]

5 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Subs:

Subs: Ward, Ricardo, Söyüncü, Amartey, Fuchs, Thomas, Choudhury, Ünder, Iheanacho.

 

Fuchs seems a strange option on the bench when we have two left backs in the team and one on the bench. There are also five players who can play CB in a three in the team/squad.

 

Maybe we're down to the bare bones to fill the bench?

[Heskey2011]

4 minutes ago, Koke said:

 

The Goalie looks like a f_cking elf, he'd get ripped in a full KP.

 

[jammie82uk]

5 defenders and a CDM on the bench, we are in desperate need of attacking options 

[lgfualol]

1 minute ago, Heskey2011 said:

The Goalie looks like a f_cking elf, he'd get ripped in a full KP.

 

He looks like a year 10 student

[Foxhateram]

9 minutes ago, StanSP said:

As expected. Still would have liked to see Under in for Albrighton and maybe Ricardo in though.

 

 

Would have preferred to see Nacho. Other than that spot on. Leeds are fast on the counter so Albrighton needed for his defensive work. We'd be too exposed without him. 

 

You can't drop Albrighton right now, been one of the most consistent players since the turn of the year. 

[Grebfromgrebland]

This will be a lot harder than the last game, they've got some of their first team players back and they'll definitely be out for revenge.

[Buggsteam]

Chance to go 2nd so watch us **** it up

[Shane]

5 minutes ago, UHDrive said:

I'd like to see Soyuncu in this game for Fofana as hes faster and more aggressive against a team like leeds with a high press. 

Don’t see how we can keep Soyuncu happy the longer he’s out the team

[lgfualol]

Fair enough team but Ünder and Barnes would do bits against their defence and not a fan of Perez up top. Come on lads.

[theessexfox]

We're ****ed if Barnes gets injured, depth at winger is as worrying as depth at CM

[Ric Flair]

As expected, Ünder still got a huge part to play.

[Grebfromgrebland]

The issue with our beech is the lack of a first team quality central midfielder.

 

But we do have 2 injuries there and one of them should be back in a couple of weeks.

 

[coolhandfox]

Defend well we win, they will give you chances 

[Mark]

6 minutes ago, Shane said:

Don’t see how we can keep Soyuncu happy the longer he’s out the team

Yesterday Man City had Stones, Sterling and Mahrez on the bench. I'd rather have a stronger squad in our position than a strong 11 and no backup. Soyuncu and Evans had a poor end to last season, Fofana and Evans have bossed it mostly this season, no need to change. Soyuncu will come in for the cup and Europe I'd have thought unless Fofana's form drops.

 

Still think we need more on the right when Vardy is out.

[foxyfocker]

Switch Barnes to CF and have Perez or Under on that wing.
 

Like having a paceman upfront.

 

Hope with a run of games Perez can get some goals! 

[Foxes96]

Maybe Rodgers has looked at the run of fixtures and decided Fulham is the better game to rotate a little bit. Ie.
 

Ünder —> Albrighton 

Ricardo —> Castagne 

Iheanacho —> Perez

Söyüncü —> Fofana 

 

[Raw Dykes]

1 minute ago, theessexfox said:

We're ****ed if Barnes gets injured, depth at winger is as worrying as depth at CM

I totally disagree. Under or Ricardo would come in. You can put Nacho up front until Vardy's back and put Perez wide. We can always switch to 3 at the back, as well, meaning we won't need any wingers.

 

It's not a problem. CM is.

[KingKoala]

I can understand why BR starts Albrighton as we could be short of defensive power without Ndidi.

We cannot underestimate the impact of Marc's workrate.

[theessexfox]

1 minute ago, Raw Dykes said:

I totally disagree. Under or Ricardo would come in. You can put Nacho up front until Vardy's back and put Perez wide. We can always switch to 3 at the back, as well, meaning we won't need any wingers.

 

It's not a problem. CM is.

Yeah arguably we have more solutions but I'd definitely worry about the drop off in quality, think we really could do with some greater depth at LW. Ricardo isn't really a proven entity as a long-term solution there, particularly post-injury. Fair point about formation change and not playing without wingers, and CM is definitely a greater priority, but I'm not thrilled with Barnes, Albrighton and Under as our only out and out wingers.

[StanSP]

18 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

Neither is Perez.   Unders speed would occupy the cbs

Huh? Perez is far more suited centrally than Under.

 

 

[SecretPro]

Can see a potential loss on the cards today. Perez isn't a striker, he's slow and laborious, the sort of player Leeds will eat for breakfast. Under should be starting this game by a long long way, either instead of Perez or Albrighton (especially being as there is literally nobody for Albrighton to swing crosses In to).