NaijaFox Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) Man City next - flying on the back of back-to-back 5-0 victories! When the fixtures were released, I was really optimistic about getting these at home so early in the season, but on the back of our three showings thus far, trepidation mounts. The international break could not have been more timely! Best hope is that Evans would be back, and although he is likely to be rusty first game back his experience would be invaluable and help to settle and better organize our defense. Similarly, hopeful that whatever is presently ailing Vestergaard's knee would have fully resolved itself, and he would have been further rested and gotten more reps in with the rest of the team during the international break. Likewise, Bertrand would have been rested during the break and fitter. And though Ricardo is unlikely to be available for this one (barring a major miracle - but even then would advise against 'rushing' him back), the international break helps his recovery for the medium- to long- term. Hopefully, no one comes back crocked from the international break. Of course a new RW would help (even if not meaningfully for this Man City game). Come on FOXES! Edited 28 August 2021 by NaijaFox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) Fully expecting 3/5 at the back for this Hopefully Ricardo, Vestergaard, Evans, Bertrand will all be back - although probably a bit too soon for a start for Evans Ridiculous to think that even without JJ and Fofana added to it that is still a very good back 4 that is out injured Edited 28 August 2021 by moore_94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) The 2nd league game we aged against them last season notwithstanding, we have a chance to sort of become a bit of a bogey team for them. Edited 28 August 2021 by Vacamion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 Hopefully Bertrand, Vestergaard and maybe even Evans will be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 Debut for the new right winger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Koke Posted 28 August 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 28 August 2021 We have Napoli 5 days later. The Napoli game is more important to win. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 3 minutes ago, Koke said: We have Napoli 5 days later. The Napoli game is more important to win. The defence is a worry but based on recent performances I’d be more than happy to see Daka, Soumare, Praet, KDH start! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post honeybradger Posted 28 August 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) Vardy kelechi Bertand soumare ndidi tielemans Castagne Soyuncu evans amartey Edited 28 August 2021 by honeybradger 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) We will get overrun if we play Tielemans, Ndidi & Maddison in midfield. Hopefully Soumare or KDH get a chance. Their work rate / physicality will be very important for this match. Edited 28 August 2021 by Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) Need to buck up our ideas, quality , defending ur they’re going to royally spank us!! All we can hope is our long injury list gets smaller & get our top players back, think this international break has come at the right time for us what with injuries & performance or lack of to get sorted out also if we manage to sign the Brazilian winger May give him a time to get to know the lads !! Edited 28 August 2021 by justfoxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfan92 Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 Play Soyuncu up front. He's better at creating chances than defending against them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamark Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 If we could resign Kante Mahrez and Arry and drag Was out of his retirement home we may stand a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 I can see Soumare coming in for Maddison 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 35 minutes ago, Koke said: We have Napoli 5 days later. The Napoli game is more important to win. A draw against Manchester City and a win against these would be great; 2 wins would be excellent. Would be tempted to only play Vardy in half of the City game and give him more game time in the Europa game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkidsFox Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 28 minutes ago, Shane said: We will get overrun if we play Tielemans, Ndidi & Maddison in midfield. Hopefully Soumare or KDH get a chance. Their work rate / physicality will be very important for this match. Who's going to suggest this to Brendan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 1 minute ago, SkidsFox said: Who's going to suggest this to Brendan? This is the problem, I’m starting think we have some undroppable players regardless of performances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 10 minutes ago, Wymsey said: A draw against Manchester City and a win against these would be great; 2 wins would be excellent. Would be tempted to only play Vardy in half of the City game and give him more game time in the Europa game. Need to play daka in europa imo and save vardy for the league. Or if vardy drops off then switch them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Col city fan Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 I can’t see how we don’t lose whatever formation we play They genuinely look unstoppable at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 (edited) They will target Madders, Barnes etc. I think Brendan sticking to the same team regardless of form is too predictable for everyone let alone another manager. Pep will have a field day! He needs to change it up and use the new signings, KDH and Praet. Fresh legs and eager to play! Surprise them a bit and keep them guessing. We are too samey and boring and sluggish at the moment. Edited 28 August 2021 by Hales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 They look virtually unstoppable. Only way to get something from this I reckon is to go full sh*thouse. As painful as it is to say it 3-5-2 For me and go direct. Will need legs in midfield so KDH comes in - was a toss up between him and Soumaré but being a leftie will hopefully give a bit more balance. Daka vs Kel was another tough one but think we’ll have to play on the counter and Daka’s pace could be invaluable to stretch them. Vestergaard gets in ahead of Evans purely because he’s more likely to be fit but hopefully both will be available for selection soon. Schmeichel Amartey - Vestergaard - Söyüncü Castagne - Tielemans - Ndidi - KDH - Bertrand Daka - Vardy Vs Napoli Rotations to keep everyone fresh. Schmeichel Castagne - Evans - Söyüncü - Thomas Albrighton - Ndidi - Soumaré - Barnes Maddison Daka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 We'll probably play really well against these. I really hope we do, we need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneticerror Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 Nothing gives me greater pleasure than seeing the boys beat the likes of Man City, Chelsea etc. But I’ve got my reservations about this match if I’m totally honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyfox Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 Forgive me, but I hope the entire squad has copious amounts of KY, cos this fixture is going to HURT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 This could get ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 28 August 2021 Share Posted 28 August 2021 3 hours ago, honeybradger said: Vardy kelechi Bertand soumare ndidi tielemans Castagne Soyuncu evans amartey I like this formation but always feel more secure playing with a goalkeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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