moore_94 Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Watford and Newcastle looking at him on loan I wouldn't let him go, I think he will get more game time the 2nd half of this season especially now he will be seen as an option at centre back https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10427555/Newcastle-Watford-considering-loan-Leicester-City-midfielder-Hamza-Choudhury.html Newcastle and Watford are considering a loan move for Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury as the England U21 international wants regular Premier League action despite Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers hailing him as 'sensational' Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury is being considered for a late loan deal by Watford and Newcastle United. The England Under-21 international has impressed with his versatility, playing in an unfamiliar centre-back role after being called upon during a defensive injury crisis. Manager Brendan Rodgers labelled Choudhury's performance against Watford earlier this month as 'sensational', even comparing the 24-year-old to former Liverpool and Argentina international Javier Mascherano, who started as a defensive midfielder but ended up playing at centre-back with Barcelona. 'I thought he was sensational in the game,' said Rodgers. 'Sometimes it happens like that for a midfield player stepping back. 'He was defensively quick, making interceptions and blocks, his recovery speed was incredible and that’s why you always have quick players, especially how we play, squeezing the pitch. 'His passing was excellent in the main as well, so I’m delighted for him.' 'He’s a very flexible player for us and he’s played against a Premier League team with really good players,' the manager added. 'So it shows that he can, if he’s needed in there. 'That’s what Hamza brings to the group, he can play in a few positions. You see the education in his game improving all the time, where he can slot in and play against a Premier League team to that level.' Choudhury's pace and tackling has often prompted Rodgers to utilise him in defence during training and that has come to the fore when he has been tasked to fill in for first team games. He has proved one of their top performers during a taxing period for the squad and as a local academy product is well established as a firm favourite with supporters. Leicester are not looking to let anyone leave this window but Choudhury, who was close to joining Newcastle under former boss Steve Bruce, may have a decision to make once all the Foxes' squad are fit and back from AFCON. He had been on the fringe of the starting XI prior to January and will want to maintain his status of playing regularly in the Premier League. Watford and Newcastle are among those considering an approach, noting his ability to play in different positions ahead of what will be a tough run-in for clubs at the lower end of the table. With ten days of the window left, Leicester are braced for enquiries. They were willing to let him go last summer and recognise it could be difficult for him to return to the bench. They remain in the market for loan signings themselves and making space by moving Choudhury on could prove the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 No chance he leaves on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_favourite Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Doubt we can afford the lack of bodies at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majaco Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 I have often supported Hamza. But it might be time for him to move on. It was great to see him against Watford. But he lost the ball cheaply more than once. Against Tottenham he was OK. When we get players back, he won't get much game time. It may be that he is needed right now but I think his future is limited at Leicester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 5 minutes ago, majaco said: I have often supported Hamza. But it might be time for him to move on. It was great to see him against Watford. But he lost the ball cheaply more than once. Against Tottenham he was OK. When we get players back, he won't get much game time. It may be that he is needed right now but I think his future is limited at Leicester. Which will be at the end of the season at best, so for now, we need him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 If this happens it might be at the end of the window, if it looks like people are fit. JJ is alright etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Offer them Mendy instead if we aint gonna register him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Pay up the money or piss off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Newcastle can certainly cover his wages now and he would get game time. I very much doubt he would want a permanent move though. He would prefer to be a squaddie with us than drop into the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Permanent transfer or go whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesLCFC Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Hope not. Love Hamza. Put's in a solid shift and seems a thorughly good egg from what i've seen in interviews and the fact he once offered to buy me a drink in Ghost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bptiger Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Love the blokes efforts and one or two good games here and there don’t make up for his overall lack off class if we can sell him now , do it because he will never be a player that gets game time when u have a fully fit squad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 3 hours ago, Unabomber said: No chance he leaves on loan Unless it frees up resources for a centre back who will turn out to be a worse centre back than Hamza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 Needed here for now. He won’t leave in this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 21 January 2022 Share Posted 21 January 2022 4 hours ago, moore_94 said: Watford and Newcastle looking at him on loan I wouldn't let him go, I think he will get more game time the 2nd half of this season especially now he will be seen as an option at centre back https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10427555/Newcastle-Watford-considering-loan-Leicester-City-midfielder-Hamza-Choudhury.html Newcastle and Watford are considering a loan move for Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury as the England U21 international wants regular Premier League action despite Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers hailing him as 'sensational' Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury is being considered for a late loan deal by Watford and Newcastle United. The England Under-21 international has impressed with his versatility, playing in an unfamiliar centre-back role after being called upon during a defensive injury crisis. Manager Brendan Rodgers labelled Choudhury's performance against Watford earlier this month as 'sensational', even comparing the 24-year-old to former Liverpool and Argentina international Javier Mascherano, who started as a defensive midfielder but ended up playing at centre-back with Barcelona. 'I thought he was sensational in the game,' said Rodgers. 'Sometimes it happens like that for a midfield player stepping back. 'He was defensively quick, making interceptions and blocks, his recovery speed was incredible and that’s why you always have quick players, especially how we play, squeezing the pitch. 'His passing was excellent in the main as well, so I’m delighted for him.' 'He’s a very flexible player for us and he’s played against a Premier League team with really good players,' the manager added. 'So it shows that he can, if he’s needed in there. 'That’s what Hamza brings to the group, he can play in a few positions. You see the education in his game improving all the time, where he can slot in and play against a Premier League team to that level.' Choudhury's pace and tackling has often prompted Rodgers to utilise him in defence during training and that has come to the fore when he has been tasked to fill in for first team games. He has proved one of their top performers during a taxing period for the squad and as a local academy product is well established as a firm favourite with supporters. Leicester are not looking to let anyone leave this window but Choudhury, who was close to joining Newcastle under former boss Steve Bruce, may have a decision to make once all the Foxes' squad are fit and back from AFCON. He had been on the fringe of the starting XI prior to January and will want to maintain his status of playing regularly in the Premier League. Watford and Newcastle are among those considering an approach, noting his ability to play in different positions ahead of what will be a tough run-in for clubs at the lower end of the table. With ten days of the window left, Leicester are braced for enquiries. They were willing to let him go last summer and recognise it could be difficult for him to return to the bench. They remain in the market for loan signings themselves and making space by moving Choudhury on could prove the best solution. ....I would love him to get a break, he gets what appears to be promises and it does not come to fruition!!! I have previously said he needs to go in order to start his career with regular games, I really do not trust Rodgers to give him the opportunities that I feel he needs, too many assurances have been made, step out the door Hamza, give yourself a chance to shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanlegend Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 Hamzcherano ain’t going no where! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 I think he is better at centre back than defensive midfielder. Sometimes as DM he get out of position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 1 hour ago, Andy W said: I think he is better at centre back than defensive midfielder. Sometimes as DM he get out of position he played an absolute belter of a game there’s no denying that but it was ONE game… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 Not the worst thing in the world for him to go out on loan until the end of the season. It would be interesting to see how he goes if he plays every week. When Mendy gets back from AFCON he can take his place in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 He’s currently our best centre back. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 Think he will go in the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waller5 Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 Give him a run in the side at CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 He's got 18 months left on his deal and I can't see him signing a new one as he's desperate for 1st team football and for a fringe player we pay him quire a whack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 Would you feel more confident with Hamza or Vestergaard lining up at centre half at the moment? I don’t think we can lose him… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxFromCoalville Posted 22 January 2022 Share Posted 22 January 2022 5 minutes ago, Wolfox said: Would you feel more confident with Hamza or Vestergaard lining up at centre half at the moment? I don’t think we can lose him… Exactly this. With Evans and fofana also likely to get minimal minutes this season it seems, this would be a very short sighted decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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