Match Thread | Leicester vs. Man City (29/12/24)

[r.soleofsalford]

But we are winning !!

The performance is dog shit

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Aside from the players who are rightly fatigued (Haaland, Bernardo, Gvardiol have all played a shitload, others returning from injury), why does our squad fitness/workrate seem so much lower? So many players jogging for the press or to get back & defend.

It's just not down to fitness anymore.

KDB can't even beat the first man on a cross and can't even control a ball.

Rico passing the ball out of play.

Akanji smashing the ball 30 yards over Bernies head.

Bernie refusing to shoot unopposed from 10 yards.

All That isn't down to fitness alone.

 

[freshie]

Probably our worst performance out of possession all season. We don’t press but continue to play such a high line - can’t get my head around these tactics

 

[mdj0520]

He was even worse last game...

I know, I was there. He still looks terrible.

 

[paulsimpson]

Doimg OK up to now. Keep it going, but please stop being so passive in defence! We've let Leicester into the game and they look dangerous.

Foden not at the races in the first half. Expect masterclass in first 10 minutes of second. If not, get Jack on.

Gvardiol needs a break from football.

We do look brittle at times defensively.

Keep Foden on until 75 mins at least and he may create a chance for us to get that 2nd.

Gvardiol has to say on the pitch. Who else do we have? Maybe switch to a flat back 4 and he may not be so exposed

 

[blue by birth]

Buonanotte almost scored and he was nowhere near. Same with that Vardy chance, thank goodness it was a small offside. Defensive liability.

Small offside .he WAS offside no small about it

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Next goal wins the game right?

Kind of.
If they get one they will go on to win 3.1

 

[give it to gordon]

My mistake for popping into here. We seem to have a hell of alot of 'fans' who haven't got a clue about fatigue.

It's as clear as day these players are suffering both physically and mentally fatigue. Yet so called fans just abusing this fantastic players is a fucking disgrace.

Glad you lot are sat at home and not our away fans who have been fantastic unlike most in here. Shameful in here, I'm out.

 

[Keeper!]

Decent performance for middle table side away from home.
It does nothing but reaffirm we are a country mile off the top teams.

Haaland looks motivated. Needs to be cos he's going to have to keep working for his goals.

Savinho took his goal well. Given the pressure that wasn't an easy a finish as he made it look.

The Vardy offside/penalty being a reminder of our frailty.

Mushrooms or acid?

 

[applejuice]

I know, I was there. He still looks terrible.

Sad isn't it

Hate to see it