Soumare

[Dan]

One of his best games today.

[K789]

Looks like he just needed some French speakers around to get the best out of him

[Scotch]

Something I've noticed about Bouba is that he's far more effective in winning challenges when he's moving forward, when he's pressing than he is when he's tracking back or matching a runner. 

That could be ideal as a partner for Ndidi, who is the opposite and is much more efficient in tracking, blocking and getting a leg in the way. 

 

These two, either side of and behind Bilal could be an effective combination.

[Mickyblueeyes]

8 hours ago, K789 said:

Looks like he just needed some French speakers around to get the best out of him

I also think he is reacting really well to being the main man. His initial role here was to be supporting act to Tielemans and Maddison, they were our key players and his job was to the work to ensure they could do the damage. Ndidi was also above him in the pecking and arguably, KDH. 
 

He is this season our midfield man. It’s Soumare with A N Other and he seems to have reacted well to that responsibility. 

Edited 27 January by Mickyblueeyes

[CosbehFox]

First time today I’ve felt yeah fair play that’s above and beyond the idea he’s only standing out because our mean quality has gone down 

Edited 27 January by CosbehFox

[Tom12345]

4 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

Build the team around BEK. Soumare's head will drop again at some point, especially if we change managers. I don't trust him to be a long term solution. 

Unfair comment I think. 

 

Soumare has always shown signs of his brilliance since he joined us, but he was not allowed to grow with people very quickly getting on his back. He has a much higher ceiling than many in the squad.

 

 

[Dmitry]

He is an enigma. Even though he hasn't scored for the club yet, was vital in both our goals today. Has nice dribbling skills, needs to defend better. With good coaching he may blossom yet.

[Realist Guy In The Room]

7 hours ago, CosbehFox said:

First time today I’ve felt yeah fair play that’s above and beyond the idea he’s only standing out because our mean quality he’s gone down 

Thought exactly the same.

 

 

[Ric Flair]

I've seen this Leicester career trajectory before as we approach his final year. Becoming an integral player in the spine of our team. Sharpen up the positional play when we lose the ball and he is such an asset.

 

Seldom loses the ball himself and his passing ability is extremely underrated. 

[OntarioFox]

4 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

I've seen this Leicester career trajectory before as we approach his final year. Becoming an integral player in the spine of our team. Sharpen up the positional play when we lose the ball and he is such an asset.

 

Seldom loses the ball himself and his passing ability is extremely underrated. 

The approach of any DOF with a brain would be to offer a limited extension on reduced wages but with bonuses for targets - 2 years max - to ensure levels are maintained. If Bouba don't fancy it, cut the losses and take any transfer fee in the summer.

 

Rudkin will probably offer 4 with a pay rise, or let him run his contract down as he continues to improve. He then leaves to a UCL club on a free. 

[Tommy G]

When’s he out of contract? Summer 26?

[Foxes1]

Seems to play better when Ndidi isn't in the team, both the same type of player and get in each others way.

[StanSP]

We shouldn't build the team around him. But I am pleased with his significant improvement since Ruud came in. 

[Mickyblueeyes]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

We shouldn't build the team around him. But I am pleased with his significant improvement since Ruud came in. 

The revival did start under Coops. Remember when he brought him on the first game - we were all livid. 

Edited 27 January by Mickyblueeyes

[willie-bell-in-rothley]

6 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

The revival did start under Coops. Remember when he brough him on the first game - we were all livid. 

We are now seeing the player we thought we were buying

[Hamilton Fox]

32 minutes ago, willie-bell-in-rothley said:

We are now seeing the player we thought we were buying

Yeah and I have no doubt he will end up going on a free transfer

[lcfcsnow]

15 hours ago, lcfcdave15 said:

Does Ndidi take his place in the team when he returns?

Ndidi has been injured so everyone has forgot how dire he in on the ball again

[Finnegan]

3 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

I've seen this Leicester career trajectory before as we approach his final year. Becoming an integral player in the spine of our team. Sharpen up the positional play when we lose the ball and he is such an asset.

 

Seldom loses the ball himself and his passing ability is extremely underrated. 

 

Just in time to sign a new five year contract on double money then go back to being shit. 

 

[Chelmofox]

10 minutes ago, lcfcsnow said:

Ndidi has been injured so everyone has forgot how dire he in on the ball again

No - i certainly remember how dire he is on the ball. Its the tackles he makes and what he offers defensively which is top notch. 

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

To me the signs were obvious. He can't be tasked with being a defensive midfielder. He's a front foot midfielder. Much better going forward. But there's no doubt he's also appearing considerably more motivated currently.

[KFS]

Needs to stop firing it into Ayew who’s touch is clearly diminishing  

[Stadt]

We've really missed Ndidi, it's a pretty simplistic metric but we're +1.09 goals per 90 better off when he plays. Nobody else gets close to his defensive contribution and he's more useful than ever on the ball.

 

Soumare and Ndidi are the best midfield partnership we can field.

[jayfox26]

He could be key for us for the rest of the season but depends on whether he wears his dustbin costume or his Zidane costume. 

[richardsfoxes]

Truth be told he's been like a new signing, it just makes me so mad thinking we went down with Maddison, Ndidi and Tielemans in Midfield...**** me. 

[cropstonfox]

17 minutes ago, richardsfoxes said:

Truth be told he's been like a new signing, it just makes me so mad thinking we went down with Maddison, Ndidi and Tielemans in Midfield...**** me. 

Hopefully Madders can help take Spurs down as well!