Match Thread | Man City vs Leicester Comm Shield (07/08/21)

[I'm With Stupid]

Looking rusty.

Interesting to see Mendy attempting that new inside full back role like Zinchenko and Cancelo. Edozie looks like he's not quite on the wavelength of some of his teammates at times, and shows the sort of decision-making you'd expect from an 18-year-old. Palmer not really in the game, but against a strong midfield.

They've definitely had the best of the first half in terms of chances.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Leicester’s Maine side being held by city’s patched up side should be the first half headlines

 

[Lavinda Past]

You see that Vardy chance then where was he? Stood staring. He’s garbage I’m afraid

I don't disagree on that. I've seen a lot worse at City though.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

He's ahead of Jesus according to some on here yesterday.

Don't get me wrong, I like the lad and hope he keeps on improving, he has it in him to be a great player.

Not happening for him. Leicester are making it hard for him to get in the game with a compact back 4.

He'll work himself an opening in the second half (if he's still on). Let's just hope he takes it.

 

[applecentral]

Welcome to the match day forum. Total nonsense and continuous slagging off our players. Nothing changes!!

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Looks like the occasion/Wembley has got to the 2 kids. Mendy is just Mendy and will never be good enough for us.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I really like the look of Edozie, he reminds me of the Gazelle like Sane

he’s looked pretty poor so far. The occasion has got to him.

 

[Platt Lane veteran]

• Considering the teams both sides have, we've done ok.
• Steffen, Ake, Dias have all done very well in defence
• Mendy looks very good in possession. Looks like he's playing the Zinchenko role too
• Palmer and Edozie have been a bit fazed, but have both had a couple good moments
• Torres struggling to get involved
• Fernandinho hasn't been at his best with the ball. Still good without it though.

I’m reading some common sense, finally.

 

[dctid]

Not brilliant but not bad considering we are playing pretty much a full strength Leicester team

senior players need to show up

 

[oldius]

We are just short of sharpness and it should be no surprise with the lack of pre-season. Palmer will be a class act. Fern and Mendy to step it up.
Leicester stopping the outball to the central midfield so we need to go wider.