25 Man Squad for 2022/23

[moore_94]

With the retained list announced and loans ending, this is the current state of our squad

 

The below list also includes those players from our development squad who are now too old to be classed as under 21 - born on or after 1st January 2001 - and so if we wanted to use them would have to be registered

 

*Luke Thomas is still classed as under 21 and therefore would not take up a spot in the 25 man squad

 

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel, Ward, Iversen, Stolarczyk

 

Right backs: Pereira, Castagne

 

Centre backs: Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Amartey, Vestergaard, Brunt

 

Left backs: Justin, Thomas*, Bertrand

 

Defensive mids: Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury

 

Centre mids: Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Soumare, Wright

 

Attacking mids: Maddison, Suengchitthawon, Leshabela

 

Right wingers: Perez, Albrighton

 

Left wingers: Barnes

 

Strikers: Vardy, Iheanacho, Daka, Eppiah, Hirst

Edited 27 June 2022 by moore_94

[moore_94]

@coolhandfox As it was something we spoke about in the Callum Wright thread, this is how the squad looks at the moment

[filthyfox]

Very, very weak in wide positions and midfield especially if Youri goes as much speculated.

[TommyK]

34 players. So we need to lose 8 of them. 

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

3 minutes ago, TommyK said:

34 players. So we need to lose 8 of them. 

More than that if any are coming in. I expect August to be a busy month for outgoings.

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

22 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

With the retained list announced and loans ending, this is the current state of our squad

 

The below list also includes those players from our development squad who are now too old to be classed as under 21 - born on or after 1st January 2001 - and so if we wanted to use them would have to be registered

 

*Luke Thomas is still classed as under 21 and therefore would not take up a spot in the 25 man squad

 

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel, Ward, Iversen, Stolarczyk

 

Right backs: Pereira, Castagne

 

Centre backs: Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Amartey, Vestergaard, Brunt

 

Left backs: Justin, Thomas*, Bertrand

 

Defensive mids: Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury

 

Centre mids: Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Soumare, Wright

 

Attacking mids: Maddison, Suengchitthawon, Leshabela

 

Right wingers: Perez, Albrighton

 

Left wingers: Barnes

 

Strikers: Vardy, Iheanacho, Daka, Eppiah, Hirst

Of that group Suengchitthawon, Leshabela, Eppiah, and Stolarczyk have no chance of making the 25-man squad; I would say Brunt, Wright, and Hirst are very long shots. Praet is mostly out the door... Supposedly open for offers on Soyuncu, Perez, Hamza, Soumare, and Vesty.. Tielemans up in the air, some rumors that Amartey might move north. Who knows about Mendy. And frankly, I am sure Bertrand wouldn't mind playing out his contract with the U23s as he "recovers from injury."

 

I will say, if I was an under 21 youth player, I would be really aiming to impress in case some dross can't be moved...

[themightyfin]

I would be very surprised if Brunt did not get a place in the 25.

BR rates him very highly and unless he gets a loan which seems unlikely I expect him to be in the 25.

Several senior members of last seasons squad have already been told there is no place for them so unless they cut their losses and accept a pay cut somewhere a few could be rotting away training with the kids week in week out with no prospect of playing for 12 momths. 

[Lesta2014]

7 minutes ago, themightyfin said:

I would be very surprised if Brunt did not get a place in the 25.

BR rates him very highly and unless he gets a loan which seems unlikely I expect him to be in the 25.

Several senior members of last seasons squad have already been told there is no place for them so unless they cut their losses and accept a pay cut somewhere a few could be rotting away training with the kids week in week out with no prospect of playing for 12 momths. 

Any idea who they are? 

[Shane]

14 hours ago, themightyfin said:

I would be very surprised if Brunt did not get a place in the 25.

BR rates him very highly and unless he gets a loan which seems unlikely I expect him to be in the 25.

Several senior members of last seasons squad have already been told there is no place for them so unless they cut their losses and accept a pay cut somewhere a few could be rotting away training with the kids week in week out with no prospect of playing for 12 momths. 

When Amartey’s contract expires I can see Brunt taking over as the versatile squad option. His ability to play CB and DM will be useful.

 

Easing him into the squad this season makes sense. 

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

25 minutes ago, Shane said:

When Amartey’s contract expires I can see Brunt taking over as the versatile squad option. His ability to play CB and DM will be useful.

 

Easing him into the squad this season makes sense. 

Weren't there rumors Amartey might be heading to Forest?

[RowlattsFox]

I don't think we will keep Ward and Iverson so Stolarczyk around as 3rd choice for emergencies unless there is an under 21 keeper we could call upon. 

 

Obviously depends if anyone is signed but I'd be surprised if any of the youngsters are named apart from Brunt (could be Mendy replacement) and Wright. 

 

 

[Ric Flair]

18 hours ago, themightyfin said:

I would be very surprised if Brunt did not get a place in the 25.

BR rates him very highly and unless he gets a loan which seems unlikely I expect him to be in the 25.

Several senior members of last seasons squad have already been told there is no place for them so unless they cut their losses and accept a pay cut somewhere a few could be rotting away training with the kids week in week out with no prospect of playing for 12 momths. 

Brunt ideally needs a loan, he's played so little professional football and at 21 he could hugely benefit from a year in either the Championship or League One. He'd be lucky to make 5 appearances for us next season which I don't see what the point is and as he has to be named in the 25 man squad due to his age its even harder to keep him around. What I have seen of him though has impressed me, I don't think as a centre half in a back 4 though that he's as good as Ben Nelson will be.

[Shane]

4 hours ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said:

Weren't there rumors Amartey might be heading to Forest?

Not sure

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

1 hour ago, Ric Flair said:

Brunt ideally needs a loan, he's played so little professional football and at 21 he could hugely benefit from a year in either the Championship or League One. He'd be lucky to make 5 appearances for us next season which I don't see what the point is and as he has to be named in the 25 man squad due to his age its even harder to keep him around. What I have seen of him though has impressed me, I don't think as a centre half in a back 4 though that he's as good as Ben Nelson will be.

I do wonder what the 5 subs change does to change the calculus. Although, for youth that would involve bringing them on when the game is in hand, which happened [checks notes] a total of 0 times (😳)  by the 60th minute last season.

[Big_Nige]

So from that bloated squad and shifting a fair bit of deadwood, my perfect transfer window would look something this

 

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel, Iversen, Young* 

 

Right backs: Pereira, Castagne

 

Centre backs: Fofana, Evans, Amartey, New Signing, Nelson*

 

Left backs: Justin, Thomas*

 

Defensive mids: Ndidi, Mendy

 

Centre mids: Tielemans (with contract extension), Dewsbury-Hall, New Signing, Soumare, Wright, Braybrooke*

 

Attacking mids: Maddison, Alves*

 

Right wingers: Perez, Albrighton New Signing

 

Left wingers: Barnes, New Signing - Lookman

 

Strikers: Vardy, Iheanacho, Daka,

 

Leave either loan or ideally permanent 

Ward, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Bertrand, Choudhury, Praet, Leshabela, Hirst, Eppiah

 

Leave on loan 

Stolarczyk, Brunt, Suengchitthawon

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

On 28/06/2022 at 19:54, Big_Nige said:

So from that bloated squad and shifting a fair bit of deadwood, my perfect transfer window would look something this

 

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel, Iversen, Young* 

 

Right backs: Pereira, Castagne

 

Centre backs: Fofana, Evans, Amartey, New Signing, Nelson*

 

Left backs: Justin, Thomas*

 

Defensive mids: Ndidi, Mendy

 

Centre mids: Tielemans (with contract extension), Dewsbury-Hall, New Signing, Soumare, Wright, Braybrooke*

 

Attacking mids: Maddison, Alves*

 

Right wingers: Perez, Albrighton New Signing

 

Left wingers: Barnes, New Signing - Lookman

 

Strikers: Vardy, Iheanacho, Daka,

 

Leave either loan or ideally permanent 

Ward, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Bertrand, Choudhury, Praet, Leshabela, Hirst, Eppiah

 

Leave on loan 

Stolarczyk, Brunt, Suengchitthawon

Sheez, this looks almost prescient (I mean, without the new signings, and swap Stolarczyk for Iverson.)

 

I expect Perez to go, though, but Wright to move to RW.

 

 

[majaco]

Today was a reminder that we have a squad that is strong in some areas.   

 

Choudhury must be on his way out, not making either 11 despite Ndidi not being available.   I suspect the legend Albrighton would be allowed to go although I hope he stays

 

I would rather keep Praet than Soumare.

 

I have got to the stage where I want Soyuncu to go.   

 

Is it possible that Wright might be better than what we might buy.  Perez should be moved on.

 

Stolarczyk has looked better that Iversen in the two games.

 

Braybrooke looks like he could be used.

 

I don't think we need many players.   A wide player and a centre back could be all we need.

 

The tricky bit it trimming 6+ players from the wage bill.j

 

 

 

 

[CosbehFox]

On 27/06/2022 at 18:33, themightyfin said:

I would be very surprised if Brunt did not get a place in the 25.

BR rates him very highly and unless he gets a loan which seems unlikely I expect him to be in the 25.

Several senior members of last seasons squad have already been told there is no place for them so unless they cut their losses and accept a pay cut somewhere a few could be rotting away training with the kids week in week out with no prospect of playing for 12 momths. 

Can you explain why we haven’t seen Brunt then with the first team or the under 23 squad? Utter mystery 

[He aint bald]

On 28/06/2022 at 08:29, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said:

I do wonder what the 5 subs change does to change the calculus. Although, for youth that would involve bringing them on when the game is in hand, which happened [checks notes] a total of 0 times (😳)  by the 60th minute last season.

 

The 5 subs is a major change, I aint up to doing the calculus on how it effects the squad this year though

 

Man City might choose to transform to perfect new beast on 60 minutes but any team can put on an entire new attack, midlield or defence. Tactically aware and versatile players on the pitch will help managers counter opposition changes and allow their subs to be used more pro actively-. A long term coaching and recruitment thing

 

However, I think this season Leicester should use the 5 subs to develop young players so we are aware of what is required next season. That could be our rebuild ?

 

I think a lot of managersauruses will go extinct this season. If Brendan is not considering new approaches, he is for the mud pit.

 

eg

Start a young player knowing that he will be coming off at half time. No shame in being hooked and less pressure to perform if it is pre arranged.

Perhaps even start Iverson on the understanding he is replaced if and when a goal is conceeded, regardless of fault.  I prefer that to treating cup games as trials

 

 

Edited 16 July 2022 by He aint bald
doubts as to wording but it will do

[Shane]

25-man squad if we made 0 signings. Could we still challenge for Europe?

 

GK: Schmeichel, Iversen/Ward, Young

RB: Castagne, Ricardo

CB: Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Amartey, Vestergaard

LB: Justin, Thomas

DM: Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury

CM: Tielemans, Soumare, KDH, Braybrooke

CAM: Maddison, Praet, Alves

RW/LW: Wright, Albrighton, Barnes, Perez

ST: Vardy, Daka, Iheanacho

[oxtonfox]

On 27/06/2022 at 17:42, filthyfox said:

Very, very weak in wide positions and midfield especially if Youri goes as much speculated.

I can see him going in the last week of window and we won’t have time to get a replacement in. If we keep Praet then that will reduce the impact of Youri going. 

[justfoxes]

On 27/06/2022 at 17:31, moore_94 said:

With the retained list announced and loans ending, this is the current state of our squad

 

The below list also includes those players from our development squad who are now too old to be classed as under 21 - born on or after 1st January 2001 - and so if we wanted to use them would have to be registered

 

*Luke Thomas is still classed as under 21 and therefore would not take up a spot in the 25 man squad

 

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel, Ward, Iversen, Stolarczyk

 

Right backs: Pereira, Castagne

 

Centre backs: Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Amartey, Vestergaard, Brunt

 

Left backs: Justin, Thomas*, Bertrand

 

Defensive mids: Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury

 

Centre mids: Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Soumare, Wright

 

Attacking mids: Maddison, Suengchitthawon, Leshabela

 

Right wingers: Perez, Albrighton

 

Left wingers: Barnes

 

Strikers: Vardy, Iheanacho, Daka, Eppiah, Hirst

What about Braybrooke

Edited 17 July 2022 by justfoxes

[moore_94]

14 minutes ago, justfoxes said:

What about Braybrooke

Wouldn’t need to be registered so we don’t need to worry about trying to include him

[Tom12345]

On 28/06/2022 at 00:43, TommyK said:

34 players. So we need to lose 8 of them. 

It is fair that the club has asked Brendan to trim down before adding. 

[sdb]

On 17/07/2022 at 10:27, Shane said:

25-man squad if we made 0 signings. Could we still challenge for Europe?

 

GK: Schmeichel, Iversen/Ward, Young

RB: Castagne, Ricardo

CB: Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Amartey, Vestergaard

LB: Justin, Thomas

DM: Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury

CM: Tielemans, Soumare, KDH, Braybrooke

CAM: Maddison, Praet, Alves

RW/LW: Wright, Albrighton, Barnes, Perez

ST: Vardy, Daka, Iheanacho

Still say that's good on paper. Problem is, it's littered with players who want out or are a year off leaving for free. Then a couple of choppers. RW the obvious weakness.