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Leicester vs PSV - Pre-match thread

By StriderHiryu, in Leicester City Forum

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Electric Yetis

Electric Yetis

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3 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Yeah teams seem to now go here now rather than the Marriott at Fosse Park.

Surprised by that. Doesn't look the nicest and can't get the coach right outside.

 

Closer to Nandos for them I guess.

CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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6 minutes ago, Rain King said:

Surprised by that. Doesn't look the nicest and can't get the coach right outside.

 

Closer to Nandos for them I guess.

There's a side access road they get down. Just before the game as well the coach parks right outside the place. 

Electric Yetis

Electric Yetis

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3 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

There's a side access road they get down. Just before the game as well the coach parks right outside the place. 

Only just moved to this premises to be fair. Still learning the area.

Jakemoore

Jakemoore

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1 hour ago, phoneticerror said:

SK1, we need to make ourselves heard tonight. Especially if we concede first.

I’ll bring my A game 👍🏻

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Supergray22

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2 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said:

...surprised there is not a greater apprehension about facing Madueke, as we were so devastated when he chose to extend his contract last year!!!

 This would be a good chance to view if he could be the missing piece of our jigsaw.

Should he have a great game, there will be a clamour to bring him in, our a poor night for him, may just see us looking elsewhere. 

  If he starts, then Castagne will be up against him, and he is great on a one on one basis with attackers.

 So long as they have issues defensively, we just need to make better decisions in the last third to effectively put this tie to bed. It has always being our problem and it looks like we won't be resolving it with our present personnel, we tend to make poor decisions when we have the numbers on the counter. 

 

Yes. It is a good opportunity to have another look at him. He was good the other night playing for England alongside Thomas. Probably the best game I had seen from him of late but bear in mind the standard. I’m not sure I’d have him over Brennan Johnson though for example. He played on the left predominantly that night. 

FoyleFox

FoyleFox

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26 minutes ago, Rain King said:

Wait, they don't actually stay at the Novotel surely?

 

Work almost next door - lots of Dutch fans around this morning.

 

13 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

There's a side access road they get down. Just before the game as well the coach parks right outside the place. 

We've driven past the Novotel on the way in for the last few European games, and the team coaches have been parked on the front.

 

It looks like slightly better Premier Inn, very surprised the teams stay here. Thought away teams all used the Marriott?

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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Just now, FoyleFox said:

 

We've driven past the Novotel on the way in for thevlast few European games and the team coaches have been parked on the front.

 

It looks like slightly better Premier Inn, very surprised the teams stay here. Thought away teams all used the Marriott?

They did but traffic is a lot easier from Novotel I'd guess 

FoyleFox

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Just now, Cardiff_Fox said:

They did but traffic is a lot easier from Novotel I'd guess 

Holiday Inn Express would save any potential traffic problems.

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Guest David Oldfields Gate

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Surely they didn't come on a bus? Or has the bus come just to take them from airport to hotel to game? If so, and I'm no eco warrior, that does seems utter madness.

tickler28

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1 hour ago, Ric Flair said:

I've a feeling there'll be very few changes tonight. Think we'll stick with Fofana and Evans too.

Why would we not play Amartey and Soyuncu since they are both fully fit and have gained a great understanding and played well lately?

Matt_Lcfc

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29 minutes ago, goose2010 said:

a lot of PSV fans in Birmingham, Leicester and Notts (randomly) police about with them. 

 

 

I wonder what they’re doing there. I guess a few may have flown into Birmingham but I don’t know what they’re doing in Nottingham, unless they’re travelling down from Manchester.

davieG

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10695535/Harvey-Barnes-Leicesters-biggest-weapon-bid-win-Conference-League-ahead-trip-PSV.html

 

Harvey Barnes is Leicester's biggest weapon in their battle to win the Conference League ahead of trip to PSV... the winger has stepped up in the absence of Jamie Vardy as Foxes aim for a first ever European semi-final
Leicester take on PSV in the Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday  
The Foxes are hoping Harvey Barnes inspires them to a first European semi-final 
Barnes has three goals in Europe this season and has tormented defences 
His presence has boosted the Foxes after the injury to star man Jamie Vardy  
By TOM COLLOMOSSE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 12:58, 7 April 2022 | UPDATED: 13:16, 7 April 2022


If Leicester City are to reach the first European semi-final in their history, they are likely to need a serious contribution from one of their most reliable European performers.

Along with Patson Daka, Harvey Barnes’ six goals make him Leicester’s joint-top scorer in continental competition. Over the last two seasons, the winger has delivered in Europe, providing a consistent attacking threat against a variety of opponents.

With Jamie Vardy still working his way back to full fitness after hamstring and knee injuries, Barnes’ speed, direct running and ability to beat his marker are crucial weapons for Brendan Rodgers’ men. 

Harvey Barnes can be Leicester's biggest weapon in their Conference League clash with PSV

His influence was apparent as Leicester overcame an excellent Rennes side to set up Thursday’s quarter-final tie against PSV Eindhoven in the Europa Conference League.


In the first leg at King Power Stadium, Barnes tormented Rennes skipper Hamari Traore and nullified the full-back’s attacking threat, helping the Foxes to a 2-0 win.

Even though Barnes missed a good chance in the second leg, he provided a vital outlet for a Leicester side under pressure for long periods. Wesley Fofana’s second-half header ensured they squeezed through on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat.

At 24, Barnes has established himself as a proven Premier League player. He won his only England cap last season and was flying when his campaign was cruelly cut short by a knee injury sustained against Arsenal in March. 

Barnes tormented Rennes in the last round and gave Hamari Traore a tough time on the wing

Barnes tormented Rennes in the last round and gave Hamari Traore a tough time on the wing

That ruled him out of one of the greatest days in the club’s history, the 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley last May that ensured Leicester won the FA Cup for the first time in their 137-year existence.

Barnes still finished, however, with 12 goals and four assists in all competitions, and he has eight of each this term. Though competition for places is fierce, a strong finish to this campaign, coupled with a bright start to the next, could force Barnes back into Gareth Southgate’s thoughts as he contemplates his final 23-man squad for the World Cup.

Southgate is not the only one with eyes on Barnes. For the last two years, some of the Premier League’s elite clubs have been following him closely, though he remains happy at Leicester and signed an improved four-year contract last August.

Barnes can pose serious problems for PSV tonight

Barnes has stepped up in the absence of Jamie Vardy (R) and can pose real problems for PSV

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit every club, however, and Leicester are no different. Midfielder Youri Tielemans has only one year left on his contract, meaning Leicester are likely to listen to offers this summer. If there is any hint that the club would consider bids for Barnes, there would be no shortage of takers.

Barnes’ current focus, and that of his team, is to write another chapter in their remarkable recent history. After winning the Premier League for the first time in 2016, and taking home the Cup last year, their aim now is to become the first winners of the Europa Conference League.

The competition was mocked when it was introduced by UEFA but with teams like Leicester, PSV, Roma, Marseille and Feyenoord still involved, nobody is laughing anymore. And if Barnes reaches the heights he has scaled in Europe before, PSV are in for a difficult evening.

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Stevosevic

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30 minutes ago, tickler28 said:

Why would we not play Amartey and Soyuncu since they are both fully fit and have gained a great understanding and played well lately?

Because we're going full strength tonight. 

 

Those two will play on Sunday. 

Ric Flair

Ric Flair

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36 minutes ago, tickler28 said:

Why would we not play Amartey and Soyuncu since they are both fully fit and have gained a great understanding and played well lately?

Because he thinks Fofana and Evans are better

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