May or may not create some discussion (dependent upon hangovers), but is 4-2-3-1 the natural next step for us in terms of a staple but malleable formation.
It allows for wing play (and arguably more space)
There is less pressure and more room for Mahrez (it's much more difficult to double up on him and I think he would find it easier to drop back into midfield to help out than track a winger/fullback)
It suits Slimani more and I think Vardy as well
The role behind the striker is interchangeable dependent upon opposing midfield quality and can be switched up from this perspective mid-game with little to no affect on other roles (I.e Mahrez for Okazaki)
Or is the realistic future still three CMs for some/all games?
Or, if Ndidi slots in, should we endeavour with 4-4-2?
Or actually, with Okazaki behind Vardy at times, were we playing a 4-2-3-1 last year already in a way?
4-2-3-1 Evolution?
posted on 2/1/17
comment by Champions of England (U21032)
posted 7 minutes ago
Surely everyone has to be happy with that defensive display given some of the poor showings we've seen away this season?
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I think the players did great.
posted on 2/1/17
Leicester City - Premier League Champions and amongst the top teams in Europe having reached the last 16 of the European Champions Cup followed up their win against West Ham with an excellent point away at Middlesborough.
This despite being without their two main strikers Vardy and Slimani and also having to cope without Drinkwater just coming back to full fitness after injury.
Playing twice within 3 days and a long trip between meant other key players needed to be rested which makes the point and another clean sheet an excellent achievement.
Well done Ranieri and the team and another blow to those erstwhile supporters who still miss the old toxic days of yesterday’s men and have that dilemma of seeking any opportunity to criticise the manager who achieved glory for the club both in the Premier League and now in Europe.
Indeed they are yesterdays men......
Long journey home but enjoyable
posted on 2/1/17
comment by johngee (U5021)
posted 21 minutes ago
Leicester City - Premier League Champions and amongst the top teams in Europe having reached the last 16 of the European Champions Cup followed up their win against West Ham with an excellent point away at Middlesborough.
This despite being without their two main strikers Vardy and Slimani and also having to cope without Drinkwater just coming back to full fitness after injury.
Playing twice within 3 days and a long trip between meant other key players needed to be rested which makes the point and another clean sheet an excellent achievement.
Well done Ranieri and the team and another blow to those erstwhile supporters who still miss the old toxic days of yesterday’s men and have that dilemma of seeking any opportunity to criticise the manager who achieved glory for the club both in the Premier League and now in Europe.
Indeed they are yesterdays men......
Long journey home but enjoyable
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You might as well just address True Blue directly
I agree, I've had plenty of negative things to say this season and for good reason but i don't see this festive period as something to moan about
People must be able to see that we are improving defensively and CR is trying to get us through a very difficult period with key players missing
posted on 2/1/17
Here's a comment from the Everton v Saints game happening right now from the BBC
'It's as dull a game as you'll ever see at Goodison Park. No chances of note in this half, the congested fixture lists taking their toll on these two teams, who look very leggy.'
Similar to Leicester v Boro it seems
posted on 2/1/17
Glad you're enjoying the 'next level' JG.
posted on 2/1/17
Always enjoyed anyone who can take a demoralised and disreputable business and turn it into an outstanding success.
To achieve not only the Premier Championship title but to do so with the admiration and esteem of the club raised globally not only for its on field success but the style and manner of its manager was unprecedented.
Ranieri has permanent place in the history not only of the club but of the City of Leicester which has enjoyed its own renaissance in the business and tourist world by the success and reputation of the football club.
posted on 2/1/17
Oh John, I could take you a lot more seriously if you didn't throw around words like 'demoralised'. We clearly weren't demoralised. Ranieri himself said as much. He found a strong, united dressing room, team and club and got it to play better than anyone's wildest dreams. All this time and it's still all about writing your own version of history about fricking Pearson. Give it up for god's sake.
Anyway, I thought it was an interesting formation today; a potentially dangerous experiment but it worked well enough defensively. We're still crying out for pace, but with Vardy suspended, Schlupp disinterested and Musa's showing when he came on, I can understand why Ranieri did what he did today. The 80 minutes he played will hopefully do Mendy some good too, although I think (crazy as it sounds) Amartey carried him a bit today. In fact, real credit to Amartey, playing two full matches in 48 hours in central midfield and keeping up the intensity until the end. It's a shame we're losing him to Ghana for the next month or so.
posted on 2/1/17
"Always enjoyed anyone who can take a demoralised and disreputable business and turn it into an outstanding success."
Did someone buy your business because that's not even close to anything about Leicester City?
100% agree with everything else you said, in fact if he hasn't already, Ranieri should be given the Freedom of the City.
posted on 2/1/17
comment by True Blue (U9486)
posted 13 minutes ago
"Always enjoyed anyone who can take a demoralised and disreputable business and turn it into an outstanding success."
Did someone buy your business because that's not even close to anything about Leicester City?
100% agree with everything else you said, in fact if he hasn't already, Ranieri should be given the Freedom of the City.
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And yet this season CR is a complete wanchor it seems
posted on 3/1/17
comment by johngee (U5021)
posted 11 hours, 55 minutes ago
Always enjoyed anyone who can take a demoralised and disreputable business and turn it into an outstanding success.
To achieve not only the Premier Championship title but to do so with the admiration and esteem of the club raised globally not only for its on field success but the style and manner of its manager was unprecedented.
Ranieri has permanent place in the history not only of the club but of the City of Leicester which has enjoyed its own renaissance in the business and tourist world by the success and reputation of the football club.
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Our owners deserve all the credit and nobody else then JG. They bought a business in financial disarray, and invested their time and money in making it great again.
Pearson oversaw a large part of that as MD if you like and delivered a successful and stable business model.
Ranieri took over the reigns and somehow delivered enprecedented and incredible growth.
Two good MDs. But our owners are the ones that achieved what you laid out above. Not Ranieri.