Leicester City (H) Post Match Thread

[2infinity&beyond]

Mendy and Garcia. Absolutely shocking

Mendy is beyond redemption. He shouldnt even be playing in the CC games.

 

[RayCTID]

Mendy should only be playing in the Carabao Cup games. That would build up more match sharpness with less pressure

 

[2infinity&beyond]

this.

and also double pivot at homemeans little creativity.
Quality of players is the issue.

feel like a one man team with de bruyne

We are a 1 man team. If KDB gets injured its curtains.

 

[wolviedinho]

And coaches that have assembled their squads for far less than what Pep has spent. So what does that say about Pep, our coaches and recruitment staff?

Nothing...why? They have won fuckall. Assemble all they want. Ask them to compare trophies.

 

[chetglov]

Pep is getting outdone by coaches of a lot less ability than Rodgers

Coaching Negative, defensive, counter attacking football is way easier than positive, take the game on football.

 

[chetglov]

It's last season all over again, in fact we are worse than last season!
The defending was abysmal, but even the best defenders in the world would struggle when they are expected to defend from the half way line every match. It's alright blaming the players, and many were awful, but it's the tactics that are at fault.
We can't keep playing the same tactics every game. After a couple of seasons teams get to know how to play against you. At the moment, they know to sit back, defend in numbers, and hit us on the break. Football is ever changing, and you need to evolve and adapt to be successful.
I'm afraid it is time for a clear out, and a fresh start, even if it means getting a new manager.

I think this is what I find irritating. Everyone knows how Leicester will play, we all know their attack is quicker than our defence yet we give them half a pitch to run into.

All of the penalties came from their forwards getting in behind defenders, don’t give them the space to do that. It’s entirely predictable.

 

[vasan]

The popular view and post match consensus has been that the big problem for us is in defence.
But I have a counter intuitive and contrarian view, the problem for us is not in defence but in attack.
If you analyze any team you look at the spine of the team through the middle, in defence -midfield-attack.We have a top class gk to start,in defence Loparte is the main main around whom defence is built,midfield is anchored around KDB with others to support him, but in attack who is the main player- main forward to lead the line, good 1v1,consistent,someone who will frighten any opposition,deliver big goals and top performance in big games and win us the match,the absolute best in the class.
If aguero can't play 30-40 games a season and can't be the man around whom our attack is built then who to replace him with - evidence of last season seems to suggest none presently in the squad - mahrez,sterling or jesus can do what sergio does for us.
Who will replace sergio aguero and lead the forward line?that is big question for this team and this is question guardiola needs to find an answer to.

 

[citymad]

Mendy should only be playing in the Carabao Cup games. That would build up more match sharpness with less pressure

So one game every three weeks will make you match fit ? I think you're grasping at straws. We just need to find a very good left back, doesn't have to be world class, just be able to defend properly, make accurate short passes and make a few decent crosses.

 

[RayCTID]

So one game every three weeks will make you match fit ? I think you're grasping at straws. We just need to find a very good left back, doesn't have to be world class, just be able to defend properly, make accurate short passes and make a few decent crosses.

Less pressure. Eases Mendy back into the setup.

 

[Cambo]

Nothing...why? They have won fuckall. Assemble all they want. Ask them to compare trophies.

That’s kind of my point though. Lesser coaches and lesser squads are capable of and with more frequency are starting to find us out. There trophy cabinet may not compare but they’re able to effectively play against us. So an extension of my point is if they were in charge at City and had access to the same resources and players that Pep has had, might we be better placed, have won more and be able to change/adapt. I don’t know the answer to that.

Just because we have had a period of success with Pep should not mean that he is immune to criticism.

Personally, I think questions should and need to be asked. This is not one match in isolation. It needs to be seen in the context of what I think is an alarming pattern of results (even just looking post lockdown) Chelsea, Southampton, Arsenal, Lyon and now this one against Leicester.

 

[Newman Noggs]

That’s kind of my point though. Lesser coaches and lesser squads are capable of and with more frequency are starting to find us out. There trophy cabinet may not compare but they’re able to effectively play against us. So an extension of my point is if they were in charge at City and had access to the same resources and players that Pep has had, might we be better placed, have won more and be able to change/adapt. I don’t know the answer to that.

Just because we have had a period of success with Pep should not mean that he is immune to criticism.

Personally, I think questions should and need to be asked. This is not one match in isolation. It needs to be seen in the context of what I think is an alarming pattern of results (even just looking post lockdown) Chelsea, Southampton, Arsenal, Lyon and now this one against Leicester.

Whilst I agree with the sentiment of your post, in 17/18 and 18/19 Pep created the greatest side British football has ever seen. That , by definition, is never sustainable for long periods. It was not just "a period of success" in the sense that Liverpool are having now, for example.

Those seasons will echo throughout English football history with the records we set.

 

[mikemcfc]

Rodgers had a full preseaon and no injuries

So? next time tell them to stay home and mail them 3 pts?
no way that is an excuse for that game.

 

[mancity1]

Whilst I agree with the sentiment of your post, in 17/18 and 18/19 Pep created the greatest side British football has ever seen. That , by definition, is never sustainable for long periods. It was not just "a period of success" in the sense that Liverpool are having now, for example.

Those seasons will echo throughout English football history with the records we set.

Time to move on and adapt to the changing needs of football.

If you live in the past you stay in the past and go backwards.

Recruitment is a big issue , if I was manager I would be demanding a striker , a DM a left back for starters and in this window.

We have no hope of chasing the likes of Liverpool with the squad we have.

if Pep doesn't want to stay on beyond this year he should be up front and be replaced.

He should be upfront about it as dragging it on will only have a negative impact on the season for us.

 

[mikemcfc]

I dread to think what will happen to the forum If the dippers sign Koulibaly this week....

It’s unfortunate that teams make us pay top dollar for their players when other teams seem to get them for bargain prices...

The old Sheik down.

 

[Moggzy]

Bulbs? Think one game we’ve been average and in decline for a year.

Average!??

In decline!?

we had a trophy winning season!? If you think we’re going to win everything always and then because we don’t, label that as average, you’re clearly the epitome of bulb!

BULB
“General term for well meaning but unreliable person, often intelligent but prone to lapses in concentration and brain function.”

Last season the scousers were exceptional. This year we will need to be. Addressing our issues in the transfer market is the right way to rectify.

Look at the squad on Sunday. Assess the non exist at pre-season.

we will have another good season, hopefully a great one.

 

[wolviedinho]

That’s kind of my point though. Lesser coaches and lesser squads are capable of and with more frequency are starting to find us out. There trophy cabinet may not compare but they’re able to effectively play against us. So an extension of my point is if they were in charge at City and had access to the same resources and players that Pep has had, might we be better placed, have won more and be able to change/adapt. I don’t know the answer to that.

Just because we have had a period of success with Pep should not mean that he is immune to criticism.

Personally, I think questions should and need to be asked. This is not one match in isolation. It needs to be seen in the context of what I think is an alarming pattern of results (even just looking post lockdown) Chelsea, Southampton, Arsenal, Lyon and now this one against Leicester.

Fair points mate and pep is not immune from criticism. The players need to improve and stop the mistakes. The only teams that has won anything is arsenal and Liverpool. You said it yourself...lesser coaches and lesser teams that have won nothing but the beat city cup.

The way pep had us playing in the past was record breaking. His methods work. It is not working currently due to the personal on the pitch not performing. Once the correct players are purchased we will go again.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

That’s kind of my point though. Lesser coaches and lesser squads are capable of and with more frequency are starting to find us out. There trophy cabinet may not compare but they’re able to effectively play against us. So an extension of my point is if they were in charge at City and had access to the same resources and players that Pep has had, might we be better placed, have won more and be able to change/adapt. I don’t know the answer to that.

Just because we have had a period of success with Pep should not mean that he is immune to criticism.

Personally, I think questions should and need to be asked. This is not one match in isolation. It needs to be seen in the context of what I think is an alarming pattern of results (even just looking post lockdown) Chelsea, Southampton, Arsenal, Lyon and now this one against Leicester.

Great post sometimes the truth is hard to except.

 

[bondsman]

Average!??

In decline!?

we had a trophy winning season!? If you think we’re going to win everything always and then because we don’t, label that as average, you’re clearly the epitome of bulb!

BULB
“General term for well meaning but unreliable person, often intelligent but prone to lapses in concentration and brain function.”

Last season the scousers were exceptional. This year we will need to be. Addressing our issues in the transfer market is the right way to rectify.

Look at the squad on Sunday. Assess the non exist at pre-season.

we will have another good season, hopefully a great one.

The squad on Sunday is the point. How does that squad concede 5. Look at the cost of the defence alone. 3 full internationals. And yes in decline. If you think we are anywhere near previous levels you’re deluded. No intensity, no power or pace. Lost sane and silva in same season have we replaced them with similar levels of class talent? Lost 9 last year. That’s called decline surely you see that

 

[mancity1]

The squad on Sunday is the point. How does that squad concede 5. Look at the cost of the defence alone. 3 full internationals. And yes in decline. If you think we are anywhere near previous levels you’re deluded. No intensity, no power or pace. Lost sane and silva in same season have we replaced them with similar levels of class talent? Lost 9 last year. That’s called decline surely you see that

If we don't improve this squad over and above what we have including Dias we will regress further this year.

Not only does our tactics and strategy on match day need refinement we definitely need more quality or all lines and yes I have suggested looking at a keeper who can do the things Ederson can but is a superior shot stopper as well.

I realise he is often hung out to dry by a defence that has no clue of how to defend when the press fails to achieve its goal but he is a poor shot stopper and we will leek goals unless we get a better left back and right back than what we have especially in Chumps League which we won't have to concern ourselves with nest season if we have this squad and our current strategy in vogue for the remainder of the season.

Wolves should have put 3 maybe 4 past us and within a 15 minutes spell , Leicester scored 4 in 25 minutes of football and the goal we conceded against Bournemouth was a farce if truth be told.

Anyway 7 goals in the first 3 matches is totally unacceptable for a side with title ambitions.

We have already conceded twice the number of goals we did in the first four games of last season having played half as many.

Serious investment in the market is required in the week remaining or a major reset of how we train our side as a group and individually in how to defend our net.

 

[Roachy]

The result on Sunday was down to the performance of the players on the pitch and it was dreadful and inexplicable. Injuries and a different pre season are piss poor excuses.