Leicester 2 Coventry 1 post match thread

[lcfc_forever]

Some of the comments in the match thread were embarrassing when we were losing, have a word with yourselves. And the negative reviews about Mavididi when he’s not had a full week’s worth of training and only played a little, ridiculous. 
 

The players are learning a whole new style and had confidence knocked out of them, so it will take time. And we were playing one of the best teams last season. Patience! 
 

We’ve got some much quality at this level that even if we don’t play well, we still have a strong chance to win. Praet made a big impact after coming on, and superb from KDH. 
 

Things to improve are clearly the high line on the counter, set piece defending and getting that quality winger in alongside signing Casadei. 
 

For me, Vestergaard’s issues defending set pieces and the high line as he lacks pace are bigger than what he gives in playing from the defence. 

Edited 6 August 2023 by lcfc_forever

[Md9]

Phew 😂 only really 3 points mattered today to get off to a good start but will need to defend better than that. Well done kdh made some better decisions earlier in the game but more than made up for it. Mavididi played very well

[Trelleh]

[Strokes]

Hopefully that puts an end to starting N’didi as an advanced midfielder or Vardy starting.

We looked immediately better after they went off.

[Tielemans63]

Harry Winks is bloody gorgeous too. 

[egg_fried_rice]

1 minute ago, Ritchie said:

Who took the armband wen Vards went off?

Riccy

[RowlattsFox]

Ita going to he entertaining. I was pretty impressed, even we didn't get the win. Obviously areas to iron out and we need to improve the creativity but we played some decent stuff and most of it was quicker and forwards. 

 

Impressed with new guys, some big saves from Mads, Doyle very composed and Madvididi was excellent at getting us up the pitch at times albeit with little end product. Dewsbury-Hall magnificent second half, yes he wastes things at times but top quality when he's on form. 

 

They had far too many chances for us to be confident in the defence. 

 

Important win, and to do it from behind is good for the mentality. 

[ARM1968]

1 minute ago, sylofox said:

Is KDH still the shite player he was at HT? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

He was shite though. Absolute dogshit. 2nd half he was much better. Good win. More positives than negatives. Mavididi was excellent. 

[Cadno'r Cymoedd]

2 minutes ago, Cincinnati Fox said:

Keeper such an upgrade 

What about Mavididi though? 😂

[Guest Kopfkino]

Pros:

- Beat a decent side and whilst we weren’t properly on it, you can see the building blocks

- Expected that we’d be a lot more off it with an odd pre-season 

- Found a way to get though when we were struggling that has been missing for so long

- Winks - he tired but as I expected he’s different gravy at this level

- KDH - saw some moans on him first half but didn’t get it. Had moments where he struggled but overall you can see he’ll really grow into the role and I’ve picked him as player of the season in the league

- Hermansen - one that will surprise many in here and the old-fashioned will legitimately question his aerial qualities but it makes a ton of difference what you can do with the ball having a keeper so comfortable

 

Cons

- Ndidi - shouldn’t be in that role but poor for the goal which has nothing to do with being an 8. Reaching Amartey levels of disgust with him

- Playing Vardy and then asking him to do non-Vardy things

- Still losing the ball in the wrong areas that makes the transition too easy

- Counter-press was poor to non-existent. The system requires it to be bang on but it was nowhere near today and it makes it easy to find the space in the right channel especially when you have a team brave enough to push 3 onto your 3 CBs. But we were playing a top transition side at this level so hard to judge.

- Vestergaard - in the team for his passing but still a donkey at any level

- Set-pieces - we’re cursed with these I’m sure

Edited 6 August 2023 by Kopfkino

[indierich06]

These are one of the better sides in the division, and that's a solid win for us. Expect us to improve as the players learn the system better, and we bring new signings in. Very promising, if a bit rough round the edges. 

[Supergray22]

Just now, Will1981 said:

Good start to the season, got a little lucky a draw would have been a fair result, the lack of pace in our back 3 scares the life out of me.

Yeah we looked very fragile and one paced at the back. Mads didn’t command the ball either and didn’t do well on crosses. I’m not convinced yet. I thought winks did well and mavidi grew into it. Praet did well when he came on too  We did well to nick a win. Kdh sprung to life at the end which is what we need. Passion and desire. 

[Tanya]

KDH was sublime second half. If he gets some space he will be deadly at this level. So pleased for him.

Our new keeper looks the business. Great distributor AND shot-stopper. Yes, please.

Doyle looked good, as did Winks (barring one atrocious pass near the end of the match). Mavididi is a proper player. His forward running makes us so dangerous and he has tricks that can fool defenders at this level. 

 

Praet played so well when we came on. I think he has to start the next match. Wilf cannot play an advanced role. If that means he's relegated to the bench, then unfortunately so be it.

I'd be starting Nacho too and have Vardy as an impact sub. 

The only real, real negative. Vesty is proper smelly pants. That massive chance where Cov's striker hit the bar - he gave up. He was outpaced and just watched the action. He wasn't busting a gut to get back. Vesty might play some nice passes but he's a true liability. We can't carry him. 

I do think we have the spine of a team that can win the league. However, I don't think we can play Ndidi in a forward role. And I doubt Vardy and Vesty can start. Some tweaks are needed. 

We rode our luck. But I'm hoping the coaching staff learned a lot and we'll be better next match. 

 

[KP Fox]

Hope Kel is ok. 

[ACF]

Probably only criticism of the SYSTEM is maybe an over reliance on working the ball through Winks/Ricardo.

 

There will be times where it all gets too predictable and need to work around it. 

[splinterdream]

Start Praet for Ndidi and Nacho for Vards and I think we'll do well, looking forward to being the Man City of the Championship 

[It'sblueupnorth]

Mavididi played like Dany Nguessan for the first 65 and then like Eusebio for the last 30. 
Overly exposed at times and a worldie of a save to keep it at 1-1. KDH class

[egg_fried_rice]

2 minutes ago, Deeg67 said:

Very fortunate not to have that game put away before Enzo made any changes.

 

I do believe in the guy, but it's hard to look at that starting eleven and objectively say it was our best group.  McAteer was okay, but starting him with Kelechi and Daka on the bench is dubious.  Pereira in the center really makes no sense.  Ndidi anywhere makes no sense, but in an advanced role?  Seriously?  And Vardy, let's face it,  just isn't a starting player at this point.

 

On the plus side Mavididi was excellent, and Praet for Ndidi predictably changed the game.  KDH heroics speak for themselves.  But get it right from the first minute next time, Gaffer.

Fair comments, but you’ve got to give the club until the end of the transfer window until we can really scrutinise Enzo’s selection I feel.

[Leeds Fox]

1 minute ago, blueharmie said:

Them pair at the back were clowns today.clowns with no pace. What match were you watching ?

Faes wasn’t a clown by any stretch today was he really? Dominated for the majority and constantly covering Vestergaard must be a nightmare. One CB 5 yards out of position can make the pairing look like donkeys, thankfully Faes was upto the task 9/10 times. 

[adejo92]

Nice 3 points but let's not pretend that wasn't absolutely shocking.

 

Need that creative midfielder as we look lost.

 

McAteer looked well out of his depth too. Should have been pulled for Albrighton.

 

[whoareyaaa]

10 minutes ago, MPH said:

Many positives..

 

Gk- good distribution 

Doyle- good addition

Winks- proved the doubters wrong

Mavididi - great signing

KDH- master class since the first goal went in

 

 

play Praet ahead of Ndidi please!

 

mCateer will be good cover when we get someone else in.

 

 

2-3 players away from an excellent 11!!

 

 

Very encouraging!!!

This, Faes was also class, Vester didn't do to bad either. 

 

Nacho has to start ahead of Vardy for me, Vardy should be used as an impact sub.

[Trev3939]

Biggest pro is goal music is GONE

[shailen]

Still looked frail defensively and rode our luck but clearly we have players of incredible quality for the standard in this league. Set piece defending needs improving. 

 

Think we'll see a lot of us finishing games strong with the way we stifle the opposition of the ball this season. 

[DanDare]

If the new manager has gleaned anything from today it should be that Vardy is sadly a spent force and Ndidi is not a  No10.

[Royston.]

Loved seeing Mads as the sweeper keeper.

 

Started  OK but covscum figured us out and another day would have absolutely raped us.

 

Fairly horrendous after that but we shithoused it in the most satisfying way.