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Leeds United 1-4 Leicester City
- Dallas (48’)
- Barnes (2’)
- Tielemans (21’, PEN 91’)
- Vardy (76’)
Full-time thoughts (a short thread).
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- Dallas (48’)
- Barnes (2’)
- Tielemans (21’, PEN 91’)
- Vardy (76’)
Full-time thoughts (a short thread).
#LeeLei
Wow. It’s another exemplary away performance from #LCFC, and that’s a credit to Rodgers. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, his pre-match tactical setups are brilliant (Man City, Arsenal, Leeds) - one of the best managers in the world for sorting his XI pre-game.
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The only thing I feel Rodgers is slightly complacent at, is mid-game adjustments - but they’re exceptionally difficult.
Today, his substitution of Maddison/Ünder was perfect. Maddison in between the lines (behind Leeds’ press) & Ünder stretching the defensive line.
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Today, his substitution of Maddison/Ünder was perfect. Maddison in between the lines (behind Leeds’ press) & Ünder stretching the defensive line.
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Against Bielsa this is even more impressive.
The change of Poveda (at HT) was instrumental in their comeback vs. Man City, but today, Rodgers adjusted and neutralised the left-flank.
Helped by a brilliant performance from Luke Thomas.
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The change of Poveda (at HT) was instrumental in their comeback vs. Man City, but today, Rodgers adjusted and neutralised the left-flank.
Helped by a brilliant performance from Luke Thomas.
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It was clear that Leeds targeted the defensive left-side.
When Klich (CDM) received the ball, he opened his body to switch to Costa (RW). Bielsa pinpointed Thomas as being the weak link in #LCFC’s defence - understandable, but Thomas dealt with the onslaught v. well.
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When Klich (CDM) received the ball, he opened his body to switch to Costa (RW). Bielsa pinpointed Thomas as being the weak link in #LCFC’s defence - understandable, but Thomas dealt with the onslaught v. well.
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One-vs-one, Costa is one of the better wingers in the PL, and he struggled to get passed the 19-year-old.
Fuchs helped as well, covering the space behind & offered an assured passing lane to help relieve Thomas when he was being pressed - he suits the LCB role well.
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Fuchs helped as well, covering the space behind & offered an assured passing lane to help relieve Thomas when he was being pressed - he suits the LCB role well.
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My MoTM was Justin. He was the “progressive” short option for the entirety of the game, but defensively, he was faultless.
His step-up for the second goal was incredibly well-timed, he was in a 1vs3 (lose that & it’s great counter for Leeds).
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His step-up for the second goal was incredibly well-timed, he was in a 1vs3 (lose that & it’s great counter for Leeds).
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Albrighton is superb as a RWB. He was vs. AEK, and he’s proven it today against good opposition.
His athleticism, awareness of danger, reading of when to commit to a challenge and engage the press is all at a top-level. A very good option alongside Castagne/Pereira.
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His athleticism, awareness of danger, reading of when to commit to a challenge and engage the press is all at a top-level. A very good option alongside Castagne/Pereira.
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The 3-4-3 structure required good displays from Tielemans/Mendy and they were both brilliant. A good relationship allows one to push forward, with the other sitting - as seen by Tielemans goal in the 1st half. Arguably, the “best” balance of a pivot in the #LCFC squad.
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You can see the confidence in the attacking phases with Vardy starting.
There’s more assurance to the passes, particularly into the striker. The combinations of play between Barnes/Vardy is blossoming - it’s becoming instinctual - both with passing & movement.
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There’s more assurance to the passes, particularly into the striker. The combinations of play between Barnes/Vardy is blossoming - it’s becoming instinctual - both with passing & movement.
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Rodgers stated that both players pace would cause issues, and he was spot on.
Within minutes, Barnes forced a misplaced pass, Vardy got to the ball first & that resulted in an early goal.
Exceptional forward play, and a relationship that’s frightening the entire PL.
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Within minutes, Barnes forced a misplaced pass, Vardy got to the ball first & that resulted in an early goal.
Exceptional forward play, and a relationship that’s frightening the entire PL.
#LeeLei
I thought Leeds’ attacking movement was very good - particularly in the 1st half. They make very good blindside runs and it was difficult for the midfield to track their midfield runners.
Having two deep banks (mid/def) was implemented to deal with this - and it did.
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Having two deep banks (mid/def) was implemented to deal with this - and it did.
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An unfortunate, but well worked goal for Leeds, was the only “negative” for #LCFC.
They played some good football in the middle third, but just like Man City/Arsenal, they struggled to puncture the defensive line - that’s the greatest compliment of this system.
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They played some good football in the middle third, but just like Man City/Arsenal, they struggled to puncture the defensive line - that’s the greatest compliment of this system.
#LeeLei
