Leicester (League Cup) - Post Match Thread.

[shevtheblue]

Really think its time for Zinchenko to stop being used at left back for his own sake, it doesn't do him any favours. He's good at keeping the ball, showed last night that he has good control of the ball in tight situations and his passing range is excellent, but going backwards he is never going to get it. On the other side, i dont think Brahim will make it at City and it's time for us to let him leave, i'd like Zinchenko to start taking the positions higher up front and i think he would have done more damage to Leicester than Brahim did on the left of a 3 or even in the pivot or any of the 3 roles in midfield actually.

Was very disappointed in Mahrez, didn't get past Fuchs once and was trying things that he shouldnt have been trying. He didn't work hard enough, not sure if going back to Leicester affected him but he was losing the ball and then not tracking back to regain it, couldn't believe he stayed on for the 90 tbh.

Garcia looks like a gem, got some bulking up to do but he's only 17, but the passing range and the way he is pre-disposed to break the lines with his passing is a joy to watch.

 

[ZanteWeatherman]

Walker
Diaz
Otamendi
Mahrez
Zinchenko (defending)

Crap tonight

Foden
KDB

Good

The rest just meh

Disagree with a couple of the 'meh' picks mate. Muric did the job (Ederson-esque) and the pen saves were tidy. Garcia - just wow. Didn't see that selection coming and he had a great game. Solid defending and excellent distribution.

 

[Ban-jani]

Disagree with a couple of the 'meh' picks mate. Muric did the job (Ederson-esque) and the pen saves were tidy. Garcia - just wow. Didn't see that selection coming and he had a great game. Solid defending and excellent distribution.

Yeah fair is fair, they were both above the “meh” group I admit.

 

[wythenshaweblue£££]

Good win last night was tricky near the end thought Leicester might sneak it but we got the business done. Some poor penalties but well played Muric was good to see all the players at the end how much it means to them and the fans. Love the Wembley day out for the league cup hope we can make it again this season

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

I'm wondering how much Shultz from Hoffenheim would cost. Great going forward & managed to stop our players on several 1v1s last week.

I reckon we could get Schulz for Peanuts.

 

[Marvin]

Probably been said loads of times but I liked the way Muric waited to see which way pen taker was going until hitting it. Thanks Muric. You are a big reason we are through.

 

[the talisman]

I reckon we could get Schulz for Peanuts.

Someone should be snooping around this one

 

[deano ou812]

Probably been said loads of times but I liked the way Muric waited to see which way pen taker was going until hitting it. Thanks Muric. You are a big reason we are through.

I know their pens on the whole were poor but they still had to be saved which muric did,made a cracking save first half I thought he deserved motm ahead of kdb although he did have a good game ..

 

[OB1]

Probably been said loads of times but I liked the way Muric waited to see which way pen taker was going until hitting it. Thanks Muric. You are a big reason we are through.

Brilliant goalkeeping, imo.

 

[FCBarca]

Really think its time for Zinchenko to stop being used at left back for his own sake, it doesn't do him any favours. He's good at keeping the ball, showed last night that he has good control of the ball in tight situations and his passing range is excellent, but going backwards he is never going to get it. On the other side, i dont think Brahim will make it at City and it's time for us to let him leave, i'd like Zinchenko to start taking the positions higher up front and i think he would have done more damage to Leicester than Brahim did on the left of a 3 or even in the pivot or any of the 3 roles in midfield actually.

Was very disappointed in Mahrez, didn't get past Fuchs once and was trying things that he shouldnt have been trying. He didn't work hard enough, not sure if going back to Leicester affected him but he was losing the ball and then not tracking back to regain it, couldn't believe he stayed on for the 90 tbh.

Garcia looks like a gem, got some bulking up to do but he's only 17, but the passing range and the way he is pre-disposed to break the lines with his passing is a joy to watch.

All great observations, I was particularly frustrated with Mahrez which does beg the question of what Pep will do if this does not noticeably improve. Perhaps it was the occasion of facing his former club but I have noticed similar in prior matches.