st albans fox Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 51 minutes ago, Ricey said: I’m not sure I buy the confidence that people are extracting from PSV’s first leg performance. I’m sure they are saying the same about us. I’m having flashbacks to the Slavia tie last year when there was a real arrogance after the first leg from the manager and players. Lots of moaning about the pitch and comments about us beating them once we get them to the KP. I think they felt like it would be a walk in the park on our pitch but instead we put in a really flat, low energy performance and Slavia deservedly won. PSV played very conservatively in the first leg but will no doubt play more of their natural game tomorrow. Add to that the fact they have home advantage and it’s clear that we are going to need to play well to beat them. Totally agree tomorrows game will be won/lost in the mental attitude of the two sides both are capable of going through - with home advantage, psv are favourites
Popular Post moore_94 Posted 13 April 2022 Popular Post Posted 13 April 2022 Pre-match Press Conference vs PSV - Kasper Schmeichel PSV? “Expect a tough game. Only a few points behind Ajax. Amazing atmosphere, it’s going to be tough but we’ve been in tough situations before. We went into a cauldron at Rennes and rose to the occasion.” Penalties? “Let’s hope it doesn’t get to that.” Set-pieces? “It’s well documented the struggles. Man marking has worked a bit better. Football goes in waves of what works. We haven’t had much success with any system. Hopefully you haven’t jinxed it.” What need to do differently? “We’ve got to score. We played well. We need to start quicker, but it was a very good performance.” Dewsbury-Hall? “It’s great to see. Kiernan’s done incredibly well this season. It’s important he’s given time and space to mature. We’ve got a player on our hands if he’s kept out of your limelight." European weeks? “This week we are with each other more than our families. This is life in football at the highest level. There is a hell of a lot of preparation. If you don't have a squad that works well together, it’s tough. But we’re lucky we have that.” How important to have European football? “If you ask any footballer or any club, you want to be in European football, you want to be at the highest level. They provide something different for fans and players. It’s really important for any club to have nights like this.” Saved a lot of penalties recently? “I always feel confident, simple as.” Evolution of the club? “As a club, we’ve grown incredibly. We’re sitting in the best training ground in the country. We’ve won trophies, we've played in Europe. We’re fighting on multiple fronts. That’s where the fun is. We’re fighting for moments in history every single day. It’s important for a club like this to keep striving. We may not be the flashiest club but we’ve been able to consistently mix it with the big boys.” Better prepared than Champions League campaign? “When you look back at the CL campaign, football has changed. It’s incredible to see the evolution of it. We have more tactical flexibility that’s for sure. Football has changed in so many ways in those five years. Both have their merits in different ways.” Future? “I haven’t given it a moment’s thought. We’ll take that conversation when it comes, but there are too many games to think about at the moment.” Message to younger players? "The important thing in any game but particularly these games is don’t play the occasion, but the play the game. I personally don’t really notice the crowd and the external factors when I’m in the game. Just concentrate and play your game and the game will take care of itself." Playing behind Fofana and Evans? "I think we are incredibly blessed at this club to have five very very good centre-backs. It is great to have everyone back fit. They are both top-class defenders." 4 3
StanSP Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 He said 5 very, very good centre backs. Fofana. Evans. Amartey. Soyuncu. Who's the other one ? 2
SuperMike Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 4 minutes ago, StanSP said: He said 5 very, very good centre backs. Fofana. Evans. Amartey. Soyuncu. Who's the other one ? Danish friends?
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 5 minutes ago, StanSP said: He said 5 very, very good centre backs. Fofana. Evans. Amartey. Soyuncu. Who's the other one ? Ben Nelson. 1
Stevosevic Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 20 minutes ago, StanSP said: He said 5 very, very good centre backs. Fofana. Evans. Amartey. Soyuncu. Who's the other one ? Ndidi does well when he plays there so he obviously means Wilf.
moore_94 Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 (edited) Pre-match Press Conference vs PSV - Brendan Rodgers PSV? “We’ll go with a real positive mentality. It’s all to play for. It’s important for us to be positive and aggressive. We’re used to playing important games.” Staying over in Eindhoven on Thursday night? “It helps with the quick turnaround. We look at every detail, and it suits us for the upcoming games. We can train here on Friday afternoon.” Schmeichel future? “He’s been a brilliant servant and he’s playing at a really high level. He’s playing with a calmness. We’re relaxed on it. We’ll get an idea of what he’s thinking.” PSV distracted by Dutch Cup final? “Any football manager or team, it’s always about the next game. I don’t think it will be a factor.” Preparation? “We’re not on holiday, we’re there to do a job. It’s about the culture. The game day is relaxed but focused. We have a group of players who enjoy being with each other. That connection is there.” First time in European semi? “To be the first to do anything is always nice. We’re a club that is unlike PSV. They have qualified for Europe 48 years on the trot. We are ready to grasp it. The first leg gives us motivation.” How importance is experience? “Experience is important. You saw that in the Real Madrid and Chelsea game. That calmness and reassurance. We’ve got a good mix of senior and younger players.” Dewsbury-Hall? “He’s a wonderful demonstration of someone who works very hard. If you work hard, opportunities will come your way. What is very important is he keeps proving a point. He’s been a revelation. He’s got great human qualities. His humbleness and his vision of where he wants to go is very clear. Being a top player is proving yourself every game.” Preparing team? “We’ll have a meeting and talk through the different scenarios. We have to play with calmness, but with emotion, and aggression.” Squad? “We’re not the deepest squad in terms of quality. The weekend’s game was a classic example. We make seven changes and those players all have confidence after Thursday’s game. We’re in the business part of the season. Hopefully we can take the positive of the performances into the game.” Fresh injuries? “No, everyone’s fine.” Vardy? “That was last night. We’ll see over the course of the next week what effect that brings. Hopefully it can be positive news for us.” Biggest game of the season? “I think it’s a great opportunity for us. I never tend to look at any game more or less in terms of whether they are big or not. Every game is a big game. Every game is an opportunity. We have a chance to go to a semi-final. It’s not a final yet, but it’s a very important one. We’re excited about it, we want to go and put in a performance for our supporters and ourselves.” What need to do differently? “Taking opportunities. That’s key. I think there will be more space for us in the game. PSV played deeper than what they usually would. At home, they will look to go and attack. That will be the ethos and the supporters will want them to do that, which is also good for us because it gives us more space than we had in the first leg. With that space we know we can create problems. It’s about keeping the speed in our game and keeping calm. We know we have players who can score goals.” Edited 13 April 2022 by moore_94 1
RowlattsFox Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 “We’re not the deepest squad in terms of quality" Not a great thing to say is it, I mean its true but not going to motivate the squad players is it.
KFS Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 26 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said: “We’re not the deepest squad in terms of quality" Not a great thing to say is it, I mean its true but not going to motivate the squad players is it. Can we ban him from speaking to the media? Fvck me
ALC Fox Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 With the early kick-off time, I wonder whether Fofana will be able to break his fast at any point during the game? I don't think sunset is officially until about 8pm, so if he can't, will he be risked?
Bptiger Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 Wish we had more class depth in midfield, KDH and YOURI have played a lot lately and will needed to play again , with no ndidi or mendy we are running on empty.
theessexfox Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 1 hour ago, moore_94 said: Pre-match Press Conference vs PSV - Kasper Schmeichel Dewsbury-Hall? “It’s great to see. Kiernan’s done incredibly well this season. It’s important he’s given time and space to mature. We’ve got a player on our hands if he’s kept out of your limelight." He’s such a Big Nige disciple 😂
StanSP Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 1 hour ago, moore_94 said: Staying over in Eindhoven on Thursday night? “It helps with the quick turnaround. We look at every detail, and it suits us for the upcoming games. We can train here on Friday afternoon.” This is quite a good idea. Good they can train on Friday and not rush back.
Ric Flair Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 1 hour ago, RowlattsFox said: “We’re not the deepest squad in terms of quality" Not a great thing to say is it, I mean its true but not going to motivate the squad players is it. Odd given how good we were on Sunday, probably our best performance in the league for several games and that was with a much changed team and the complete opposite to what he's said.
ClaphamFox Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 According to Betfair, PSV are strong favourites tomorrow but we’re more likely to win the competition…🤔 2
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 1 hour ago, RowlattsFox said: “We’re not the deepest squad in terms of quality" Not a great thing to say is it, I mean its true but not going to motivate the squad players is it. Look, there are a few players who I expect would require a flu bug racing through the camp before they got more than 5 minutes on the pitch, especially given the fact we went from no CB's and FB's to having almost too many. They know it, we know it, why not admit it?
fuchsntf Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 11 hours ago, ALC Fox said: Not sure I can stand waiting the best part of two days for this still At least we See such ardent fans...gud on ya... 1
Stadt Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 15 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said: According to Betfair, PSV are strong favourites tomorrow but we’re more likely to win the competition…🤔 We were joint favourites to win the Europa League, outright markets are influenced by fans betting on their sides & other English fans betting due to greater familiarity 2
Shane Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 20 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said: .....I saw Wanya Marcal playing as a DM in the U23s and he looked solid and organised in the position!!! Not sure why he was playing there, but he was effective and looked born for the role. Big jump to bring him in for a European Quarter Final though, but we might need to take another look at him there. They were probably just experimenting. The u23s often play in different positions eg: Braybrooke as a sweeper, Alves was playing CM the other week and Wanya has covered at wingback before. I wouldn’t want to see Wanya at DM personally, but its difficult to say what his best position is because he’s so versatile. I’m guessing he will probably end up as a box to box RCM/LCM in a 4-3-3.
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 32 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Odd given how good we were on Sunday, probably our best performance in the league for several games and that was with a much changed team and the complete opposite to what he's said. There is also the fact that we seem to play better as the "plucky little underdog" than as the favourites. Rodgers might be pushing that narrative. But lets face it: We have one available CDM for the match, and he's our fourth choice in the position.
Jaspa Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 If we beat these we'll pretty much have a game every 3 days til the end of May.
KFS Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 5 minutes ago, Jaspa said: If we beat these we'll pretty much have a game every 3 days til the end of May. Brilliant, isn’t it 1
filbertway Posted 13 April 2022 Posted 13 April 2022 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Odd given how good we were on Sunday, probably our best performance in the league for several games and that was with a much changed team and the complete opposite to what he's said. Defence we're stacked to be fair because we have 2 back 4s capable of playing top half premier league football. Midfield and wide positions less so. 1
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