FoyleFox Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 Just now, Foxycroc79 said: Need a response Tuesday Match is Wednesday so that would be better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxycroc79 Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 26 minutes ago, honeybradger said: Fofana was one of our better players today, would hate to see him be dropped over a result that wasnt his fault, i think Evans should be the one to make way for soyuncu. Drop mendy for me 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcell Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 I want to see a reaction. a good win here and we can call today a blip. Another disappointing performance and i’ll be worried. Fulham are a very solid side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adster Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 45 minutes ago, deanolegend1989 said: We will keep being run over and dropping points how we are. What part of that can’t you understand? So based on that if we play Fofana at CDM we'll never drop any more points this season? Okay then mate. Having seen some of the posts you've made this weekend, I will just conclude that you're fvcking braindead. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-fox Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 21 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said: True. I get the sense that Brendan is trying to keep Cags happy by giving him regular game time, even though he's not starting. Personally think it’s time he came back with Evans at cb. I think he’s better than fofana. He’s been good but does give away the ball and positioning isn’t always the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 27 minutes ago, honeybradger said: Fofana was one of our better players today, would hate to see him be dropped over a result that wasnt his fault, i think Evans should be the one to make way for soyuncu. Problem is I think playing 2 centre backs in Cags and Fofana who enjoy stepping out with the ball could be asking for trouble with how high a line we like to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 4 minutes ago, Adster said: So based on that if we play Fofana at CDM we'll never drop any more points this season? Okay then mate. To be fair he is in similar stature to Ndidi and is very comfortable in possession, is also our best defender playing forward passes from the back. I'd rather play him at DM than drop him just to get Soyuncu back in. I'd also rather play him DM to avoid changing to a back five to protect Mendy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTY_FOX Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 We'll see a reaction im sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 1 Kasper 2 Ricardo 3. Soyuncu 4. Little Wes 5. Justin 6. Mendy 7. Tielemans 8 Under 9 Barnes 10 Maddison 11 Nacho A team with a lot of pace and I would tell Nacho to get further forward, he’s a good finisher thats never been in doubt, no point in asking him to play deep so we need to get the midfield and wingers on the front foot and supply him, I think this is our best team that’s available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 Kasper Ricardo Fofana Evans Soyuncu Justin Mendy Tielemans Maddison Barnes Perez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 31 January 2021 Author Share Posted 31 January 2021 Tempted to shake it up Schmeichel Ricardo Evans/ Soyuncu Fofana Justin Choudhury Tielemans Under Maddison Albrighton Barnes Two things that we lacked today were bite and cover in the midfield and pace and movement up front. This could be a temporary solution. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 27 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Problem is I think playing 2 centre backs in Cags and Fofana who enjoy stepping out with the ball could be asking for trouble with how high a line we like to play As it is we're having the issue of getting caught out when soyuncu/fofana step out of the defensive line even with evans as part of the centreback partnership. Soyuncu and fofana are clearly two very intelligent centrebacks, my hope is that due to their similar playstyle they might be able to read each other better than evans does, and also their pace might be better suited to covering for the other's agression. We'll only know once we try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 1 hour ago, Vazman said: How do you know? From what I've seen most are saying it is worth a try, no one is saying its the solution merely an idea Obviously no-one knows but it's not a risk worth taking playing a player like Under well out of position and away from where his strengths lie. Can you imagine the hounding Rodgers would get if he stuck Under there and this experiment failed? I can tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, the reaction wouldn't be 'ah, it was worth a go, we tried it'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 If Brighton hold on against Spurs, Fulham will be 7 points behind them with a game in hand. They'll be desperate to close that gap so shouldn't need much in the way of motivation. Tough game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazman Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 Just now, StanSP said: Obviously no-one knows but it's not a risk worth taking playing a player like Under well out of position and away from where his strengths lie. Can you imagine the hounding Rodgers would get if he stuck Under there and this experiment failed? I can tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, the reaction wouldn't be 'ah, it was worth a go, we tried it'. I'm pretty sure BR would try it out in Trg before he put Under in that position for a Prem league match, who knows he may have tried it already, and decided it doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 3 minutes ago, Vazman said: I'm pretty sure BR would try it out in Trg before he put Under in that position for a Prem league match, who knows he may have tried it already, and decided it doesn't work. I bet he hasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 Problem is no physical presence up against Anguissa in the middle. Please let’s give the likes of Under a go from the start in such a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazman Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 7 minutes ago, StanSP said: I bet he hasn't I wouldnt know, so couldn't possibly bet on this 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 28 minutes ago, StanSP said: Obviously no-one knows but it's not a risk worth taking playing a player like Under well out of position and away from where his strengths lie. Can you imagine the hounding Rodgers would get if he stuck Under there and this experiment failed? I can tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, the reaction wouldn't be 'ah, it was worth a go, we tried it'. Can't be any worse than sticking with something that clearly isn't working. Under's skillset seems more suited to playing the 9 role than Perez, that's for sure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 4 minutes ago, filbertway said: Can't be any worse than sticking with something that clearly isn't working. Under's skillset seems more suited to playing the 9 role than Perez, that's for sure Does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 2 minutes ago, StanSP said: Does it? I'd say so, he's got pace so can get in behind, which will allow Maddison some space higher up the pitch. He looks a lot sharper on the ball and in front of goal than Perez does to me. What do you think the pro's of Perez over Under in the number 9 position are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 (edited) I've been really impressed by Fulham over recent months. They're solid at the back, have some talented midfielders and Lookman is real quality on the wing. They just lack a mobile quick centre forward - in the system they play, Mitrovic just doesn't fit, so they've basically been playing a winger up front. This will be a tough, tight game and I'm really not at all confident of our chances without Vardy and Ndidi. Edited 31 January 2021 by Sunbury Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 Come on Under couldn’t hold the ball with his back to goal. That was the major issue with Perez today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 9 minutes ago, filbertway said: I'd say so, he's got pace so can get in behind, which will allow Maddison some space higher up the pitch. He looks a lot sharper on the ball and in front of goal than Perez does to me. What do you think the pro's of Perez over Under in the number 9 position are? It's more the fact that Under's qualities mean he is much better on the wing and far more accommodating for how Rodgers likes his wide forwards to be (look at Barnes on the right). The inverted-winger position. Pacy, skilful and likes to cut in on their stronger foot. Under just isn't a centre-forward as a 9 or a 10. As the post above says, not sure Under can hold the ball like we'd want him to, I don't think he'll take up the right positions centrally. I can't envisage him making the 'intelligent' runs centrally as opposed to how he would on the wing. He'd be up against big centre-backs and we've not really seen much of Under in the air and with no disrespect to him, I doubt he's great in the air given his small stature and height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Posted 31 January 2021 Share Posted 31 January 2021 I don't think Brendan is going to change it for a game. Hopefully Vardy is back for Wolves. Similar line up but with a rocket up their arses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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