SemperEadem Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 3 minutes ago, Wymsey said: Think he'll want a break and come back somewhere in the new season. Yeah looks like the bloke needed. Think Lampard or Bilic are the best on offer currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 (edited) It's only massive to have Praet back if he actually gets used properly - as in starting games that matter, not 20-minute cameos and cup games against League 2 sides (of which there are no more anyway). Which wasn't happening at the time he got hurt. Maybe with Maddison out he'll get that chance, but I wouldn't be remotely surprised to see Perez back in the lineup for every game and Praet back in the role of squad player. Edited 12 March 2021 by Deeg67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 2 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: It's only massive to have Praet back if he actually gets used properly - as in starting games that matter When Praet starts we rarely win? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Praet behind JV and Nacho Youri drops back in the double pivot next to Wilf and continues his ‘puppet master’ role lovely jubbly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 1 minute ago, Mark said: When Praet starts we rarely win? That was more applicable last season to this season was it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 4 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: It's only massive to have Praet back if he actually gets used properly - as in starting games that matter, not 20-minute cameos and cup games against League 2 sides (of which there are no more anyway). Which wasn't happening at the time he got hurt. Maybe with Maddison out he'll get that chance, but I wouldn't be remotely surprised to see Perez back in the lineup for every game and Praet back in the role of squad player. Dennis should take a leaf out of Hamza's book and have a moan to Brendan about a lack of game time. When Hamza did that he got a run of games ahead of Mendy when up until that point Mendy had been the preferred deputy to Wilf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Just now, Sol thewall Bamba said: Dennis should take a leaf out of Hamza's book and have a moan to Brendan about a lack of game time. When Hamza did that he got a run of games ahead of Mendy when up until that point Mendy had been the preferred deputy to Wilf. It also helped that Mendy was absolutely heinous vs Leeds the week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Big Dan proved he was World Class last week, Ayoze’s turn this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 6 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: That was more applicable last season to this season was it not? Not really, apart from the first 3 games of the season which went well. Since the 3 game horror show where he started all of them against Braga, Fulham and Zorya our form immediately picked up losing just two out of 20, Praet only starting 3 of those (one in the PL). The main problem is he doesn't seem to fit anywhere comfortably, certainly not wide right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moore_94 Posted 12 March 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 12 March 2021 3 minutes ago, Mark said: When Praet starts we rarely win? Not true at all for this season League: 9 starts, 6 wins 1 draw 2 losses Europa: 4 starts, 2 wins 1 draw 1 loss FA Cup: 1 start, 1 win Total: 14 starts, 9 wins 2 draws 3 losses 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleolly Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 6 minutes ago, Mark said: When Praet starts we rarely win? He started in wins v Man City, Arsenal, Leeds and wolves this season that’s just off the top of my head I’m sure there’s a few more 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 58 minutes ago, jeffschlupp said: So we finally get enough players back to play our preferred system and round pegs in round holes, and you decide to play a centre half at right back and a right back on the left wing? Exactly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep blue Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 4 hours ago, surrifox said: First time we’ve got a manager canned before we actually play his team They must be anticipating a thrashing from us, so getting rid in advance ..... let's hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, moore_94 said: 13 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: It's only massive to have Praet back if he actually gets used properly - as in starting games that matter, not 20-minute cameos and cup games against League 2 sides (of which there are no more anyway). Which wasn't happening at the time he got hurt. Maybe with Maddison out he'll get that chance, but I wouldn't be remotely surprised to see Perez back in the lineup for every game and Praet back in the role of squad player. What’s more likely is Perez reverts to a wide man again and Praet plays central in place of madders. Edited 12 March 2021 by les-tah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 12 March 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 12 March 2021 7 minutes ago, Mark said: Not really, apart from the first 3 games of the season which went well. Since the 3 game horror show where he started all of them against Braga, Fulham and Zorya our form immediately picked up losing just two out of 20, Praet only starting 3 of those (one in the PL). The main problem is he doesn't seem to fit anywhere comfortably, certainly not wide right. Hahaha hang on, I know you aren't a fan but you can't just focus on those 3 games in which 2 of them he was part of a much weakened team. He's made 9 starts in the PL this season and we won 6 of them, drew 1 and lost 2. In Europe he started 4 games, we won 2, drew 1 and lost 1. He also came off the bench to score in 1 game too. In the FA Cup he was excellent vs Stoke and then got injured, although Stoke are the bins. He has made much more of an impact this season than last. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 5 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Not true at all for this season League: 9 starts, 6 wins 1 draw 2 losses Europa: 4 starts, 2 wins 1 draw 1 loss FA Cup: 1 start, 1 win Total: 14 starts, 9 wins 2 draws 3 losses Beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennyFox55 Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Whatever players we put out we have to play a 4 at the back. In our last 2 games we’ve only looked good once switching to a 4. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 11 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Dennis should take a leaf out of Hamza's book and have a moan to Brendan about a lack of game time. When Hamza did that he got a run of games ahead of Mendy when up until that point Mendy had been the preferred deputy to Wilf. I think it’s more just a matter of waiting for summer and the transfer request at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 (edited) Praet was playing really well earlier in the season. I think he's got to start if he's considered fit enough. Obviously coming back from a lengthy injury a player is not always ready to be thrown straight into the side again. Edited 12 March 2021 by Sampson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG Fox Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Want to see nacho and Vards start together again. Nacho feeds off confidence and there are glimpses it's coming when playing with JV. Tavares might get shoved about too much, but if he starts I won't complain. Set piece is where they may threaten so think all 3 CB's have two play even if cags is not quite at the level of last season yet. Castagne & Ricardo have not reached their very best either, but they all need time following bad injuries. Agree with earlier posts Praet to get some minutes either sub for Tavares or Perez whichever starts. Winning isn't everything it's the only thing! (for this one at least)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 1 hour ago, wardyfox86 said: I would drop Soyuncu, who has been below his standard since coming back, other than that I can't see the returning players starting. Only problem is, I can't see how we revert to a 433/4231 with the rest, as we don't have any wingers. Perhaps Perez and Praet to play 60/30, but can't see Brendan starting Nacho, Vardy and Perez. Cags really seems to struggle in a back 3 unfortunately, as it does seem to Brendan wants to have this as a formation we use for particular types of games, and obviously in response to injuries. Definitely some investment of time needed there when it comes to pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The whole world smiles Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 28 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: It's only massive to have Praet back if he actually gets used properly - as in starting games that matter, not 20-minute cameos and cup games against League 2 sides (of which there are no more anyway). Which wasn't happening at the time he got hurt. Maybe with Maddison out he'll get that chance, but I wouldn't be remotely surprised to see Perez back in the lineup for every game and Praet back in the role of squad player. Not sure this is totally accurate praet started 9 out of a possible 13 (before his injury) in the league and 4 out of 6 in europe. He only played one cup game against lower opposition the Stoke game and that was a full strength side with Barnes, Tilemans, castagne, Evans, Fofana etc etc in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 Don’t want to risk Praet or Perez getting injured again, would give them 30 minutes against Sheff Utd and then start them against Man Utd in the FA Cup. Not sure who should play out of Fofana and Söyüncü so would rotate them alongside Evans. My only other thought would be to swap Albrighton for Söyüncü vs Man Utd and go 3-4-2-1 with Praet and Perez behind Vardy, but wanted to stick to 4 atb if possible. Vs Sheff Utd Schmeichel Castagne - Evans - Söyüncü - Thomas Ricardo - Ndidi - Tielemans - Albrighton Iheanacho - Vardy vs Man Utd Schmeichel Ricardo - Fofana - Evans - Castagne Ndidi - Tielemans Perez - Praet - Albrighton Vardy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2607 Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 guaranteed new manager bounce then this weekend. Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 12 March 2021 Share Posted 12 March 2021 26 minutes ago, Mark said: Not really, apart from the first 3 games of the season which went well. Since the 3 game horror show where he started all of them against Braga, Fulham and Zorya our form immediately picked up losing just two out of 20, Praet only starting 3 of those (one in the PL). The main problem is he doesn't seem to fit anywhere comfortably, certainly not wide right. Is that him or us though? He clearly fitted in comfortably at his last club and the Belgian national team or we wouldn't have bought him in the first place surely. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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