Leicester vs Randers (A) - Match Thread

[st albans fox]

2 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

FA Youth Cup tonight I think.

That’s U18

 

we have plenty of over 18’s 

[Ric Flair]

Interesting how he's opted twice now not to name 3-4 academy players on the bench, I don't get why? It's always great experience for them and with 5 subs if we extend our aggregate to 4 or 5 then he could give some minutes to 1 or 2 of them.

 

I'm glad he's taking the competition seriously though, very little complaints from me there. I'd perhaps have rested Ndidi or Youri though, Ndidi has looked jaded to me for some time.

[rachhere]

Happy with that team considering we haven't got a game at the weekend. Especially happy to see Nacho. 

[Hammo]

Like every game Leicester play, I want to see them win. So no complaints about that team from me. Especially as we have a free weekend.

[bovril]

Lol there's a match on tonight?

[StriderHiryu]

That team is not messing about is it!?

 

Hopefully we can put the game out of sight by half time and give the squad players a run out.

 

TBH the game arguably is already out of sight! Perhaps this shows that this competition is now our major focus.

[Ric Flair]

Just now, st albans fox said:

That’s U18

 

we have plenty of over 18’s 

Exactly, whys Wanya Marca, Maswanhise, Ewing and Flynn not out there.

[AKCJ]

Just now, Ric Flair said:

Exactly, whys Wanya Marca, Maswanhise, Ewing and Flynn not out there.

Probably to make a point as much as anything.

[FOXSE]

6 minutes ago, Ricey said:

Overload. Injuries.

It would be potential overload if we were playing at the weekend, but we aren't. If players are going to find consistency in playing together, they need to play together.

[Stinkenzo]

Would have gone with Choudhury/Soumare/Perez to give others a rest but oh well

[Nick]

11 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

We're 4-1 up pal.

 

Perez, Soumare and Choudhury all should be playing.

I disagree, we need momentum and confidence and cohesion.

[LestaAl]

Just score a couple and then sub off players as required….

[AKCJ]

Just now, Nick said:

I disagree, we need momentum and confidence and cohesion.

All three are easily broken with an injury to a key member of the squad.

[RowlattsFox]

Would've left Tielemans on the bench, but Ndidi needs to play himself back into form. Wanted to see Daka and Iheanacho play together. Lookman back on the right again is a bit annoying having been much better on the left at Wolves. 

 

Get it done and make the 5 subs. That's the plan anyway. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

2-0 Nacho hat trick. 

[filbertway]

Very brave to play a team that's way stronger than needed when there's players on the bench that could do with game time and should be more than good enough. 

 

LEICESTER BAD LUCK CONTINUES! LEICESTER LOSE 3 MORE PLAYERS TO INJURIES

  - Rodgers "bad luck" continues as Thomas, Maddison and Barnes pick up injuries in crucial 2nd leg tie away to Danish powerhouse Randers

[Unabomber]

He really is scared if he has gone that strong wow 

[davieG]

It give us a chance to keep the momentum going as we've no game at the weekend and probably went for that bench to give some others some game time.

[Pliskin]

23 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

Absolutely no point going this strong.

Why? The lads needs confidence, imagine the good it would do if this team win comfortably and keep a clean sheet. Unfortunately our precarious position in the league means we need to start forcing some form into ourselves, and if we win here easily and keep a clean sheet it could carry through to the rest of the season. 

[Kuredufox]

28 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

Absolutely no point going this strong.

Good idea to make the game safe then make changes surely

[lgfualol]

Wow good team. Let's qualify.

[filbertway]

1 minute ago, Pliskin said:

Why? The lads needs confidence, imagine the good it would do if this team win comfortably and keep a clean sheet. Unfortunately our precarious position in the league means we need to start forcing some form into ourselves, and if we win here easily and keep a clean sheet it could carry through to the rest of the season. 

It's the equivalent of Deontay WIlder going to a Primary School and picking on the biggest kid to get his confidence back

[coolhandfox]

20 minutes ago, Ricey said:

Surprised that Tielemans and Ndidi are being risked when we have players like Soumare and Choudhury who could step in for a match like this.

 

Same with Lookman and Barnes, who has had a tight hamstring. Is it worth risking them when we have someone like Perez on the bench who needs minutes?

Think he trying to play us into some sort of form.

 

Players need confidence

 

 

[SystonFox]

What channel is this on?

[Floridafox]

We're at a point in the season where momentum is more important than resting and rotating. Thanks to early cup exits and covid cancellations we've not played that many games recently. Need to play same team and formation as often as possible and put a decent run together for final third of the season.