Bournemouth (A)..pre match thread.

[RowlattsFox]

Incredible that a front 2 of Dominic Solanke and Kieffer Moore is terrifying me ahead of this   

 

 

 

 

Edited 6 October 2022 by RowlattsFox

[filbertway]

Kieffer Moore must be excited about being marked by Barnes from set pieces

[Fred the Fox]

On 05/10/2022 at 06:44, Bert said:

 

Yawn indeed...wonder why certain fans take no pleasure from a city win, yes it's been hard this season, but if you can't raise any enthusiasm from a win then switch to snooker. 

[Supergray22]

20 hours ago, st albans fox said:

Would expect to see the same back four and front three 

 

the middle depends on wilf’s fitness 

I think you’re right. Same starting eleven bar injuries or niggles. 

[hejammy]

 

Press conference started...

[Bert]

Wilf out for a few weeks. 
 

Not too fussed because Soumare has actually shown he can do it. 

[LVFox]

Wilf played half injured and now out for weeks - never change Brendan 

[hejammy]

Soumare?

“With Bouba, we have to recognise that there’s no time given to players. I remember a time when a top-class player would have gone to Liverpool and then you wouldn’t hear of them for a year. There was never any questions asked. They were learning their trade. When they were ready, they were brought into the team. Nowadays, because of the spotlight, people expect players to be ready straight away. Has he fallen out with the manager? Does he not like training? He came into a new country and a new style. He didn’t speak the language. It’s been tough. He’s done really well. He’ll get an opportunity now. The improvements are that bit more anticipation. It’s the same with Daka. There’s very few that are like Erling Haaland, who is a generational talent. Most players take time to adapt. Bouba has been one of those.”

 

Has he fully adapted?

“He’s settled well. He’s become a father and matured and understands life better, and understands what it takes to succeed in the Premier League. The beauty of Bouba is that he has all of the physical qualities. He has the technical qualities. He just had to adapt to our pressing and filling spaces at the right moment. In time he will improve"

Edited 6 October 2022 by hejammy

[AjcW]

The only dissapointing thing about Wilf being out is that he actually played in his actual position the other night and it helped the rest of the system work.

Hopefully Bouba can fill in well!

[AjcW]

Just now, hejammy said:

Soumare?

“With Bouba, we have to recognise that there’s no time given to players. I remember a time when a top-class player would have gone to Liverpool and then you wouldn’t hear of them for a year. There was never any questions asked. They were learning their trade. When they were ready, they were brought into the team. Nowadays, because of the spotlight, people expect players to be ready straight away. Has he fallen out with the manager? Does he not like training? He came into a new country and a new style. He didn’t speak the language. It’s been tough. He’s done really well. He’ll get an opportunity now. The improvements are that bit more anticipation. It’s the same with Daka. There’s very few that are like Erling Haaland, who is a generational talent. Most players take time to adapt. Bouba has been one of those.”

One hell of a ****ing personality transplant this bloke has had during the international break  

[hejammy]

Vardy’s season so far?

“Jamie’s been working very hard, and maybe the goals haven’t come yet, but his role is very important. He’s a player that needed to start the game on Monday, with his authority, and at home where he has a connection with the fans. The remainder of his time here will be important.”

 

 

He's mentioned "for the remainder of his time" a couple of times now - I have a feeling Vardy has maybe told the club it will be his last season here....?

Edited 6 October 2022 by hejammy

[RowlattsFox]

Not ideal but I think I'd rather have Tielemans in front of the pack 4 and let Soumare/Praet play right central. Or bring in a right winger (or closest thing we have to one ) and return to 4231. 

[moore_94]

Brendan Rodgers Pre-Match Press Conference vs Bournemouth

 

How’s the team?

“Wilf Ndidi will probably be out for a little bit. He had a hamstring strain. He recovered well, but it was sore again. He will miss a few weeks. Papy Mendy has an issue with his knee so he will struggle. Everyone else is fine
 

Mood?

“I said it was a season-changing game that could change the mood. There was the connection between players and supporters. It was vibrant. The scoreline at Spurs was not reflective of the performance but we got punished by being too open. We took the positives into Monday and it was a very good performance.”
 

Why show FA Cup match v Forest before Monday’s game?

“You’re always looking to stimulate players. It’s never about revenge but we thought it would be a great opportunity for us. We reminded the players of that feeling back then, and the desire that’s needed to win. We have some gifted players, but you can’t win without that desire to work hard and defend well. There were questions on us back then, and it was a great opportunity to respond.”
 

Maddison become a leader off the pitch?

“There’s absolutely no doubt his maturity has developed. That’s what happens with growth. He’s now mid-20s and he’s developing on the pitch and in his life. He talks the game so well because he has a passion for it. He’s a very respected voice within the squad. He’s one for our younger players, a guy from the Midlands who has come through. Because of his personality, he would have no fear. He sees and calls the game really well. He’s a very important player for us.”
 

Vardy’s season so far?

“Jamie’s been working very hard, and maybe the goals haven’t come yet, but his role is very important. He’s a player that needed to start the game on Monday, with his authority, and at home where he has a connection with the fans. The remainder of his time here will be important.”
 

Away form?

“We’re hoping Monday night will help with that. We’ll go there with determination. Gary has come in and really closed the pitch up, looking to contain. But they still have quality. We have to play our game, to play the football we know will get us results. We need to win after winning.”
 

Defence?

“If you can keep a clean sheet, great. That’s always the mantra going into any game, you always want to be strong defensively. Our objective is to win the game, and sometimes you will win without a clean sheet. You saw how connected the team were without the ball the other night. That’s the standard.”
 

Back it up?

“I said before Monday night’s game, we’d had a tough run of fixtures, but this run before the World Cup gives us a chance to accumulate points and very quickly we could find ourselves in the middle of the table. We’ve put a plan together. We need to take the energy into our next game.”
 

Bournemouth?

“I was disappointed for Scott because he did a great job getting them up. Something wasn’t quite right. Gary has done really well. I’m delighted to see because he was a very good player. He worked at Liverpool for a period, which would have been a great education for him. He’s looked to make them difficult to beat. They have some really good players. Ryan Christie I know really well. He’s a top-class player and was outstanding for me at Celtic.”
 

Dewsbury-Hall’s season?

“What you get with Kiernan, he gives his all. Collectively, it’s been tough, but for him, it’s that first period where the team hasn’t been at its best. He has a hunger to improve. You saw the dynamism. He was determined to get the result as a local guy. He’s developing really well. He’s only going to get better. He’s still got much to learn, but he wants to do that. It’s the understanding of the game, and he will eventually see the game better. He has a refreshing energy. He’s non-stop. He can break lines. He presses ever so well. He needs to create goals, score goals, and at times play with less touches. But those will come.”
 

How to identify academy players?

“With the greatest respect, if you only look at talent... I’m sure at local parks in Leicester, there are players who were amazing talents when they were younger. But being a professional, it’s about resilience. You always want a working talent. We had a great night with our Under-21s, where nine players were here from Under-8s. That shows the growth at the club. They have to keep growing and keep their attitude. The ones with the best attitude and to get over the upsets, and dealing with pressure… It’s more than talent.”
 

Mendy?

“It was just a clash of knees in training. It’s swollen. He’s unlikely for the weekend, but will hopefully join the team after that.”
 

Soumare?

“With Bouba, we have to recognise that there’s no time given to players. I remember a time when a top-class player would have gone to Liverpool and then you wouldn’t hear of them for a year. There was never any questions asked. They were learning their trade. When they were ready, they were brought into the team. Nowadays, because of the spotlight, people expect players to be ready straight away. Has he fallen out with the manager? Does he not like training? He came into a new country and a new style. He didn’t speak the language. It’s been tough. He’s done really well. He’ll get an opportunity now. The improvements are that bit more anticipation. It’s the same with Daka. There’s very few that are like Erling Haaland, who is a generational talent. Most players take time to adapt. Bouba has been one of those.”
 

Has he fully adapted?

“He’s settled well. He’s become a father and matured and understands life better, and understands what it takes to succeed in the Premier League. The beauty of Bouba is that he has all of the physical qualities. He has the technical qualities. He just had to adapt to our pressing and filling spaces at the right moment. In time he will improve.”
 

Message to players?

“When you’ve been so long without winning, it reminds the players of the feeling and what it takes to win. We need to maintain the level. We have set a standard now of mentality and intensity. I can see the determination in the players. I think it’s a game that can be a springboard for us. It’s a mood-changing game since that. Hopefully the supporters feel much better, because it’s been tough for them too.”

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, hejammy said:

Vardy’s season so far?

“Jamie’s been working very hard, and maybe the goals haven’t come yet, but his role is very important. He’s a player that needed to start the game on Monday, with his authority, and at home where he has a connection with the fans. The remainder of his time here will be important.”

 

 

He's mentioned "for the remainder of his time" a couple of times now - I have a feeling Vardy has maybe told the club it will be his last season here....?

Didn't he just sign a new contract? 

 

 

'remainder of the time' could just simply mean that everyone knows his time is coming to an end and he won't be like the player we're so used to knowing and loving. And he's important to have around the squad. 

[AjcW]

4 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Didn't he just sign a new contract? 

 

 

'remainder of the time' could just simply mean that everyone knows his time is coming to an end and he won't be like the player we're so used to knowing and loving. And he's important to have around the squad. 

I think that's exactly what it meant. 

 

Start him agianst the top 6 (because guaranteed goal) and big games. He gets 60 mins etc.

 

The rest it's a chance for Daka to get his 60 mins minimum.

 

 

[Ric Flair]

I think it's now becoming a bit clearer what the deliberation was with Soumare back end of last season and this summer on being unsure on wanting to stay in England, he's got a baby back in France by the sounds of it. 

 

Laughable about Ndidi, Soumare was set to start as Ndidi was struggling with his hamstring from being away with Nigeria and then they throw him in last minute and he aggravates it again. We still don't learn do we, or should we say Brendan and colleagues don't learn. Infuriating.

[Larry_LCFC]

I think Brendan knew he had to go for the win against Forest. The crowd were too pumped to turn out the usual disgusting sideways ball. It would have turned so toxic.

 

I do fear normal service will resume against Bournemouth. A team we should comfortably beat, but probably won't.

[Hammo]

By the sound of it Rodgers is a lot chirpier, which is understandable after Monday night

 

However, the proof of the pudding as they say...

 

This is arguably our easiest away fixture of the season. If we don't win it, we are virtually back to square one. If we lose it, we definitely are.

[The_Rorab]

Surely if Ndidi and Mendy are both gonna miss the game then this has to be the time to put Braybrooke after his really impressive form for the unders, or at the very least one of our academy players onto the bench for the next game?

[lcfcsnow]

3 minutes ago, The_Rorab said:

Surely if Ndidi and Mendy are both gonna miss the game then this has to be the time to put Braybrooke after his really impressive form for the unders, or at the very least one of our academy players onto the bench for the next game?

Most likely be Lewis Brunt making the numbers up again 

[WigstonWanderer]

7 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

Brentford was at home, after going up 2-0. That was caused by bad management after a really good start. Southampton are complete gash. Chelsea were there for the taking for at least a draw after going down to 10 men.  Man U barely looked like they had turned up.

 

There is something in what you say, but we should have picked up at least an additional 4 points in there from the easier games, and we could have picked up maybe 1 more point from Chelsea or Man U.  The fact we didn’t came from everything from management downwards  being all over the place. Rodger’s behaving like a child and the team clearly not being fit and ready. 
 

Bournemouth is a must win still. After this run of fixtures I dont want to be in the bottom 3. If we are, then it’s real trouble for us.

Can’t really disagree with anything you’ve said there, and yes, the Brentford match was at home not away, and I now remember how disappointed I was at the result. I still think a change of manager would be best all round if we can get someone decent. But it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen any time soon, so I’m trying to stay positive and like Micawber, hope that something turns up.

[Guppys Love Child]

23 hours ago, Supergray22 said:

This will be a tougher game than florist. They will pose more attacking threat at home and see us as an opportunity to get three points themselves. That being said I hope we have turned a corner now and come away with three points. 1-2 Maddison and Barnes. 

I agree, and I've posted earlier in another thread that I feel the Forest game was unfortunately a false dawn (I dearly,dearly hope I'm wrong) but Bournemouth won't be as shambolic as Forest and will offer a far sturner test.

I truly fear the amount of room Forest afforded us, coupled with their lack of organisation and their low pressing, certainly 1st half, "allowed " us an amount of freedom to perform with less pressure, (much the same as England playing San Marino and looking world beaters) but the Bournemouth match will be a complete polar opposit affair.

Cue the possession based "Brenden Ball" set up,  with diminished forward intent, and we are all treated to another Brentford at home type of performance and possibly a similar scoreline, or worse.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

1 hour ago, hejammy said:

Soumare?

“With Bouba, we have to recognise that there’s no time given to players. I remember a time when a top-class player would have gone to Liverpool and then you wouldn’t hear of them for a year. There was never any questions asked. They were learning their trade. When they were ready, they were brought into the team. Nowadays, because of the spotlight, people expect players to be ready straight away. Has he fallen out with the manager? Does he not like training? He came into a new country and a new style. He didn’t speak the language. It’s been tough. He’s done really well. He’ll get an opportunity now. The improvements are that bit more anticipation. It’s the same with Daka. There’s very few that are like Erling Haaland, who is a generational talent. Most players take time to adapt. Bouba has been one of those.”

 

Has he fully adapted?

“He’s settled well. He’s become a father and matured and understands life better, and understands what it takes to succeed in the Premier League. The beauty of Bouba is that he has all of the physical qualities. He has the technical qualities. He just had to adapt to our pressing and filling spaces at the right moment. In time he will improve"

It's Boub time

[sm1]

I fear its going to be a very similar game to the ones we've seen all too often. Bournemouth will sit back and let our midfield and defence pass it to one  another for the majority of the game, hitting us on the counter when it suits them. I want to see speed and positivity in our passing and movement and a more organised defence. If not, we're back to square one.

[J. James]

1 hour ago, hejammy said:

He's mentioned "for the remainder of his time" a couple of times now - I have a feeling Vardy has maybe told the club it will be his last season here....?

l think following the crazy "wagatha"  b*llocks  and Vards investing in  a US club, it's really likely he will move there sooner rather than later

Thanks Rebekka 😐