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Development/Youth Squads 2021/2022 Thread

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6 minutes ago, Angus Scott said:

Watching the U23's is a lot like watching the first team. Loads of aimless passing backwards & sideways, a prime example being a few minutes ago when we had a throw in level with their penalty area & 2 backward plays & it ends up with our goalie. I've seen the first team do that & it absolutely drives me up the wall.

Thankfully the under 23s aren't doing it for 60 mins and only turning it on in the last 30, some of these lads actually like to run at players, even if they lose the ball at least they are trying to go forward

 

Don't see the centre backs passing it between themselves as much as the first team (thankfully as I don't really rate Nelson or this new guy Spencer-Adams)

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I've not watched the u23s in yonks. Decent enough match that. (Though we very nearly threw it away again) Nice to see them playing at the KP. They're all fairly young but there's a fair few to keep an eye on. Brad Young impressed. Braybrooke is small but happy to get stuck in isn't he.

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Brad Young certainly has the demeanour of a goalkeeper that is destined for a top career.

 

Would like to see Pennant and Russ from the off next game, think they did well when they came on. Another goal for Maswanhise and is looking good, I love his strength for such a small player.

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Foxes Under-23s Record PL2 Victory On Filbert Way
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Published 14 hrs 2 mins ago
3 MinutesReading time
Tawanda Maswanhise scored the only goal at King Power Stadium as Leicester City's Development Squad overcame Leeds United Under-23s in Premier League 2 Division 1 on Friday.
Two changes were made from the side that were narrowly defeated by Brighton & Hove Albion Under-23s last Friday, with goalkeeper Brad Young coming in for Jakub Stolarczyk and first team midfielder Papy Mendy handed a start in the centre of the park, replacing Thanawat Suengchitthawon.

Switching back to a 4-2-3-1 formation, Wanya Marcal-Madivadua, Ethan Fitzhugh and Kasey McAteer operated as the attacking midfield three behind lone forward Maswanhise.

It was a lightning start to the game, with chances flowing at both ends inside the first five minutes. Young was tested on three occasions in quick succession, keeping out Joseph Snowdon, Max Dean and Stuart McKinstry.

McAteer then played a cute through ball into Fitzhugh, but the Foxes midfielder was unable to hit the target from a tight angle.

Leeds went straight back down the other end with McKinstry looking to turn provider. His cross reached Dean in the box – and again his low effort was comfortably held by Young, who also denied Sean McGurk minutes later.

McGurk soon wriggled his way into a shooting position once more and this time Ronny Nelson was able to get a last-ditch block in to prevent the opener.

Foxes skipper Vontae Daley-Campbell, meanwhile, was looking for his second goal of the season and after charging down the right wing he moved into the box and fired a strike into the side netting.

With 10 minutes to go until the break, Leicester were starting to get on top and dominate possession on a pristine King Power Stadium pitch. Maswanhise cut back onto his right foot and Kristoffer Klaesson was called into action for the first time to save, before the winger’s second effort deflected wide of target.

McKinstry remained dangerous for the visitors and late in the half City had Young to thank for making a diving save down to his right to deny the Leeds winger, before also parrying away McGurk’s fierce strike.

A bright opening to the second period saw Marcal-Madivadua create two openings, the first hitting the side netting and the second bringing a save from Klaesson, ahead of Sammy Braybrooke also testing United’s ‘keeper.

That pressure paid off on the hour mark when Shane Flynn’s cross was taken down by Maswanhise, who kept his composure to wait for the right moment to flick the ball home with his left foot and hand City the lead.

Leicester remained on the front foot after the goal and from Fithugh’s free-kick the ball landed at Ronny Nelson’s feet, with his shot on the turn dealt with well by Klaesson.

City then introduced fresh legs and Terell Pennant soon caused Leeds defensive problems, forcing Klasesson to turn his attempt from a tight angle behind, before holding Daley-Campbell’s shot from the edge of the box.

The result should have been put in no doubt in the closing stages as Daley-Campbell fed McAteer, who was through on goal and tried to bend the ball around the ‘keeper, only to curl his effort the wrong side of the post.

Lewis Bate nearly made Leicester pay for their missed chances, swiping at the ball with his left-foot and finding the side netting, while an even later chance fell when McGurk’s cross had to be flicked off the line by Flynn, but City held on to claim the three points and a clean sheet.

Major moment… 
Tawanda Maswanhise
The moment Tawanda Maswanhise broke the deadlock at King Power Stadium.

A frantic first half was followed by a more controlled second period and so the first goal became a vital one. It was Leicester City - and Tawanda Maswanhise in particular - who found it, leading to a largely dominant display from the Foxes youngsters.

Who impressed?
Brad Young
Foxes 'keeper Brad Young made a string of solid saves in the first half.

Speaking during LCFC TV’s live coverage, former Leicester City manager and co-commentator Micky Adams said: “Brad Young has made four or five decent saves throughout the game. He looks nice and cool and composed. His distribution is good and he can be pleased with his performance.” 

Where does it leave us?
Kasey McAteer
City's Development Squad were playing at King Power Stadium for the first time this season.

City’s Development Squad sit ninth in the Premier League 2 Division 1 table, with eight points from six games heading into the international break.

Coming up… 
Papy Mendy
First team midfielder Papy Mendy played the first hour of the clash on Filbert Way.

Next up in Premier League 2 the Development Squad will travel to face Manchester City Under-23s at Academy Stadium on Saturday 16 October (3pm kick-off).

The details…
 

City: Young; Daley-Campbell (c), Spencer-Adams, R. Nelson, Flynn; Braybrooke , Mendy (Ewing 61’); Marcal-Madivadua (Russ 71'), Fitzhugh (T. Pennant 76'), McAteer; Maswanhise.

Subs not used: Odunze, Wormleighton.

Goal: Maswanhise 60’.

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Full Time Southampton U18 0-3 Leicester City U18

 

Kian Pennant 21' - Ben Grist Assist

Chris Popov 43' - Jamari Lindsay Assist

Chris Popov 46' - Jamari Lindsay Assist

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I forget how did Maswanhise look in pre season? It would be good to see some of the better lads start to make the bench especially in the cups

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33 minutes ago, Jimmy said:

I forget how did Maswanhise look in pre season? It would be good to see some of the better lads start to make the bench especially in the cups

He was very good and has been in almost every U23 game I've seen so far this season. He's progressing very well.

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