Napoli H Match Thread

[Typhoeus]

I think Perez was moved to the middle as our attacks break down as there is no focal point to pass to. Unfortunately it’s just put daka out of position and nacho spearing the attack which he isn’t suited to

[Webbo]

2 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said:

Why?

Because they're out pacing us at the back.

[NaijaFox]

4 minutes ago, LestaFox92 said:

Ah yes the old rope a dope tactic rodgers has got this lads don't worry

Haha 

 

I was just about to write that it seems we are inviting them to attack us.

 

Edited 16 September 2021 by NaijaFox

[Blue Ed]

3 minutes ago, Vacamion said:

 

It's clear that Napoli are quality.

 

We rode our luck, but we are ahead.

 

A few missed passes and soft giveaways as we attack, but overall, 

 

Ayoze Perez:  Play like this all the time and you'll get a statue, mate.

 

 

This

[matty98]

Get KDH on, Soumare not doing enough for me

[DJ Barry Hammond]

1 minute ago, Lcfc-1992 said:

Don’t get why Perez, Daka and Iheanacho have switched positions. Perez and Iheanacho were playing well and Daka is always a threat behind

Rodgers got concerned that Napoli were starting to win the midfield battle with their more aggressive press.

 

He’s gone from the 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1.

 

Tactically it’s probably a smart move, but the personnel he has in those switched positions isn’t ideal.

 

Key is to be better with the ball second half, move it quicker. Been too sloppy and ponderous in posession.

[blabyboy]

Hope we don't play to defend the lead in 2nd half... it never ends well, especially against Italian teams. We still need to have a decent attack as their keeper looks a bit dodgy, the CB's seem ok, but Di Lorenzo is on a yellow so could be targeted.

[Koke]

Our passing has completely gone. Need Tielemans in the middle for Soumare. 

[FoxinNotts]

Just now, Webbo said:

Because they're out pacing us at the back.

I don’t see that. We just need to cut out the poor passes in our game, and we’ll be fine

[Guest Manini]

I’d rather us try and change the game to take back control rather than to contain. I think based off experience Rodgers will change it to contain them so it could be a long half….BUT, let’s see what happens, could be interesting. 

[NaijaFox]

1 minute ago, Typhoeus said:

I think Perez was moved to the middle as our attacks break down as there is no focal point to pass to. Unfortunately it’s just put daka out of position and nacho spearing the attack which he isn’t suited to

Whatever the reason, it’s made things worse for us.

[Corky]

Missed all but the last five as coming back from playing football, just seen the goal- great move and finish.

 

Seems like we've been defending a lot but they are a very good side, this would be an excellent win should we hold on.

[UHDrive]

We need KDH for Soumare, Albrighton for Perez and Vards for Daka. Playing two DM's effectively without any playmakers is suicide.

[ARM1968]

1 minute ago, matty98 said:

Get KDH on, Soumare not doing enough for me

Are we watching the same game?

[Always Next Year]

3 minutes ago, JamesfromlondonLCFC said:

Perez been OK, which is weird. Pretty much everyone been fine, Vesti little shakey at times. Apart from the assist Barnes been pretty bad. Ndidi MOTM so no shock there

Perez been shit apart from the goal, Barnes not much better

[copunk]

We knew they are a class team, just need to find a way to beat their press as it’s relentless

[Countryfox]

We knew they were good but the stiffs are one nil up ..  that’ll do me !

[marbles]

2 minutes ago, Kinowe Soorie said:

You must be watching a different game to me then, been awful.

LOL

I just can’t argue with stupid.

 

 

[Tielemans63]

Interesting test this now for Brendan.

[copunk]

If we manage to beat these it puts out a statement

[LestaAl]

……Let a goal in and we may lose defending the draw given Rodger’s style.

Edited 16 September 2021 by LestaAl

[Countryfox]

A real novelty to hear the pundits saying “and Leicester have a very strong bench” ..  we’re getting there !!

[CrispinLA in Texas]

Soumare needs to be taken off, really not in the game

[DJ Barry Hammond]

4 minutes ago, JamesfromlondonLCFC said:

Perez been OK, which is weird. Pretty much everyone been fine, Vesti little shakey at times. Apart from the assist Barnes been pretty bad. Ndidi MOTM so no shock there

Think that’s harsh on Barnes, he’s been our biggest threat.

 

Good save from Ospina prevented him from scoring and should have been played in by Kel for what would have been a serious goal scoring opportunity.

 

Ok, he might have badly fluffed the cross for Daka, but it was the right ball to play and crossing at full speed is no easy task.

[matty98]

1 minute ago, ARM1968 said:

Are we watching the same game?

What has he offered? He hasn't won the ball back, he's barely pressed and hasn't offered anything going forward