NaijaFox Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Just now, honeybradger said: Ricardo hasnt been working out in any position this season tbh, still clearly off the pace after his injury He did well second-half against West Ham. He is struggling on the left side, but even Castagne is less effective on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ian Nacho Posted 18 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 18 April 2021 Fullbacks have been pretty average lately. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicesterseddon Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 We’ve been crap, let’s be honest. Bring on Under/Albrighton, take off Ricardo and move to a back four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 3 minutes ago, tom27111 said: I think this might be @st albans fox He definitely looks like he's from St Albans No colours - already told you that chaps!! I am sat amongst a group of about a dozen city fans about three yards to the right of Southgate (the manager, not the London borough ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Just now, Always Next Year said: He is being played out of position unlike Perez who’s always out of position and offers sweet fcuk all, how he gets in to the team about Maddison and M.A is beyond me. Nope, it’s not position that’s the issue, seems too me anyway. Ayoze, frustrating I agree. He does work harder than most, except Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzyfox Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 It's luke warm, it's spar boxing, I can take that but if it continues we're a a set piece or through ball away from being behind without long to redress it so needs a gear change. Tielemans is threading bits and pieces through but need a step up from everyone 2nd half. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 4 minutes ago, car1os said: Fell asleep when I heard Glenn Hoddle speaking at kickoff and just woke up... what did I miss? Well, I had a nice roast beef dinner, followed by Apple pie with custard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 We have been the better side but need to sharpen up and be more clinical. It's there for the taking. Come on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 too many out of position, Ricardo can't play LB, Perez can't play off the left, nacho is playing too deep, he's a goal poacher, that all he is for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiturk Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Poor Ricardo, he is completely out of his position trying his best but not enough. We don't have a single footed player on the pitch and we do need to address this issue very soon. Our left corridor looks a bit dysfunctional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaspa Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Period between 20-35mins was bad. Ricardo constantly playing high risk balls and not running into space to ask questions, really a shadow of himself pre-injury here, playing on the other side granted. Perez too really has to get his passes sharpened up, very frustrating. Formation also not looking right, players shifting across from the other side to cover space. Holes appearing moments after giving it away from possession. Carry on missing chances and gifting the ball away in our own half, we'll go out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman_Mike Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Terrible half of football but you can understand why it's edgy. Vardy doesn't look sharp, Nacho's touch has been rusty and Ricardo is not himself. Keep Youri involved and we'll win this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 This is OK. Not as bad as some are making out. Frustrating, yes, but that's standard. Big second half. Let's trust the manager and the team. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Marc needs to come on. Inject some pace and purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dames Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 6 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Even comparing how stinky Perez is (and he has been) to Ricky is not being honest with yourself, credit in the bank my arse How isn’t it? I’m just explaining why he wont get as much stick because he’s been a proven performer in the past, he’s won a player of the season award so people will give him more slack. Perez has never got going for us and shown any sort of consistency so patience is very very thin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 2 minutes ago, Paddy. said: I actually think we've done okay. I'd like to see Madders and Kevin on for Perez and Riccy P. We're the better side, we just need to massively up the tempo. I agree, given the occasion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Credit to Southampton though, we can talk as much as we want about how poor we are, but it's Southampton completely nullifying anything we try to do. They aren't exactly playing 11 in their box either, they are happily giving up possession but easily winning the midfield battle. As soon as we get it wide they change position and nullify that. They are executing their gameplan perfectly. They will nick on on the break if we are not careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 I feel like Southampton have been even more pedestrian than we have. They're hoping for a smash and grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 1 minute ago, Col city fan said: Ricardo has come back a different player after his injury. He looks to be carrying more weight too? Perhaps if he could have just one game in his correct position it would help with confidence if nothing else. Rodgers is using him in a variety of unfamiliar roles like right wing or loft back. Just because you've played it there on the odd occasion in the past doesn't mean that you'll shine at top level. Not his fault really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 I’m happy with that half of football. It’s just been a typical semi-final and needed the goal that Vardy might have provided. But we’ve been the better side so far and, the big difference from recent games, we actually have players who can change the game. Maddison will surely arrive at some point and Albrighton’s energy could be crucial when players begin to tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: No colours - already told you that chaps!! I am sat amongst a group of about a dozen city fans about three yards to the right of Southgate (the manager, not the London borough ) It was just a hunch on the wax jacket, very home counties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsItMuzzy Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 Robbie Savage has his foot stuck in the chair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vestan Pance Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 3 minutes ago, fox_up_north said: Given I am dealing with side effects of my covid jab....I think having stomach cramps has been the highlight of the last 45 minutes I hope a sudden bog visit doesn't arrive as Vardy slots in the winner💥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 I've got a feeling Rodgers started Ricardo on the left thinking Walcott would start for them. And Ricardo looks uncomfortable in that position having not played there in ages. Reckon we up the passing game in terms of precision and speed and we'll create more. Did that when Perez tried to lift the ball to Iheanacho and we had a 3 on 2 pretty much. Should target Diallo more. Soucek got booked early on last week and we didn't target him to make fouls and get the ref to make a decision. Should do the same for Diallo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 18 April 2021 Share Posted 18 April 2021 2 minutes ago, Bryn said: I don't think Perez has been terrible actually. For me it's Kelechi who hasn't been in the game and Vardy looks fairly sharp in terms of his movement I think would benefit from going up top alone. I think I'd go Maddison for Iheanacho. We really could do with some more width as well, do we really need 5 defenders here? we've all been loving nacho recently but he's so limited, he's a goal poacher and that's all, when he drops deep he offers nothing 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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