Leicester (H) Post-Match Thread

This reminded me of nothing so much as Liverpool at the Etihad last season. Every man on the money, every man doing his duty. In the PL, there's no-one who can live with us when we're like that, and I wonder who in Europe, actually. Leicester are a good team, but we throttled them.
What was the atmosphere like? Did the crowd play its part as twelth man? (Let a friend have my seat. She gets to see all the great performances, grrr...)
 
Really pleased for Mendy and Mahrez. They both needed that performance. Especially Mendy after his long injury.
Bernardo was excellent in MF, allowing KDB more freedom.
Raz having an off day, but still causing enough problems for the opposition.
If only we had been playing like this in the games we lost this season we wouldn’t be in the position we are.
 
It was generally a great performance, and I am very happy with most player’s showing...

But I will say that we could still improve our control once we go up. Specifically, not give away the ball so needlessly, so often, giving the opposition hope that they could get back in to it. We were very sloppy for the last 20 minutes of the match, even if we ultimately saw it out without much incident, and I am sure that is something Pep and co will talk about in training over the next few days.
 
Fantastic. Tactics and attitude bob on from the start.
Excellent performances right through the team, but perhaps special mention for a few of those who come in for plenty of stick. Mahrez was outstanding first half, Mendy was really solid, Gundogan ran the show in midfield. And I thought Otamendi was very good - takes real balls to play as high as that against Vardy, but absolutely vital to allowing us to press as well as we did.
 
What an entertaining and excellent game. Credit to Leicester and Rogers for their part but today it felt like we were back to our best.

Mahrez and Debruyne stand out performers, i hope Mahrez can build on this display
 
Such an encouraging display. Mendy showing what a player he can be. Mahrez is just amazing and so talented. Nothing more to say about KDB...simply the best player in the PL. Bernardo revelled in his new midfield role. Could have easily been 6 or 7 if chances had been taken.

My Glenmorangie is gonna taste good tonight.
 
I really, really enjoyed that. We played brilliantly, far better performance than any put out by those candle waiving pricks this season... which is probably the frustrating thing.
 
domalino said:
Problem is he's pushing 30, not 21. He's never going to stop being selfish, he's never going to be clinical, he's never going to stop beating someone, then choose to try and beat another instead of making a pass which could lead to a goal.

This is probably as good as it gets.
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I agree, but if we can atleast get this kind of performance from him more consistently, even with its flaws, I'd be much happier.
 
I was a bit worried by the line up pre-match but Pep got it spot on. Leicester have the best defensive record in the Premier League and we made them look very dodgy at the back.
The dippers needed a very dodgy penalty in extra time to beat them.
 
Aussie! said:
Great performance, love Mahrez improving constantly and KDB hitting peak form. Mendy put in a rare solid shift - hope he can string in a few more, if not, I fear for his hold on the team with Pep losing patience. Feels like Sterling is at times returning to his old-form of always missing opportunities. Would like to see Pep give Foden more time.

It's clear where the 'clearout' will be for Pep in summer.
  • Walker consistently loses the ball and places misplaced passes. Also has lost a level of pace which was a core attribute.
  • Otamendi - obvious defensive deficiency
  • Stones - may be replaced - too unreliable with injuries. Even before this current injury, Pep wasn't a regular.
  • Silva - contract
  • Sane - contract
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Very much doubt we'll be getting rid of Walker. He's been very good lately.
 
One thing to notice this season in general, is that with an attacking LB, we overload the left side in a kind of 3-4-3 and leave the right winger free.

This is probably better for Mahrez in the long run so he is less involved in build up and more involved in taking on his man.

Now... replace Mahrez with Sane and let him have the added weapon of his pace on the right side. Must keep Sane...
 
Loads better today, 3-1 flattered Leicester should've been more. Kev motm again closely followed by Mendy ( is he finding form at last). Let's keep it going boys, some really tough matches coming up. Is Kev injured?
 
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