Pre Match Leicester v FC Porto
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Brown Nose
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Whiffs a little. His Mrs had his first child and he missed the Hull game. Then he gets injured in his first appearance and disappears.
Could it be that he has some personal issues and Ranieri is giving him an extended period off?
Blaarev
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Or maybe he has just twisted his ancle again.
Micky
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This game is just what we need. Porto in poor form and a break from the Premier league. A chance to get some confidence back before the Southampton match. Vardy and Mahrez back to their best. Slimani a warrior and Drinkwater to dictate play. Leicester to win 3-1.
There, I've done it.
There, I've done it.
Micky
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Ranieri has said it was minor and he expects him to be back in a couple of days.
Blaarev
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SwedeFox
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Could you please elaborate this theory because it sounds slightly bonkers now
Blaarev
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I fear elaborating it will make it more bonkers
Brown Nose
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It isn't bonkers at all. There are often reasons given for a players absence that are not the actual reason for the absence. Ranieri has admitted he does this, as did Pearson. It is more respectful and better for all concerned if a manager indicates a convenient injury rather than go public with something more personal or difficult. I have no problem with this at all and have done it myself many times as someone that manages people.
I have no information that Mendy didn't turn his ankle yesterday and I hope he did. A more interesting question is why is it becoming increasingly treacherous to offer an opinion round here?
glyn
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tedfoxxx
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What if his wife pushed him down the stairs and he twisted his ankle like that?
Blaarev
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Probably the most likely reason, yes.
fitz
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We're all getting pissy after that half baked serving of shite on Saturday. Come back with opinions after we've beaten Porto.
homer
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BN doesn't care about the Champions League
Brown Nose
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I'm a little more interested in it when we play on a Tuesday as it doesn't clash with Bake Off.
The fact that the match hasn't yet sold out suggests that I'm not the only one either.
SwedeFox
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I thought it was an interesting but implausible theory so I was just curious to see your reasoning behind it. Still think it's nonsense without even a hint of facts but you're perfectly allowed to state your opinion
The fact that the cheapest adult tickets available are £55 may have something to do with it. Those tickets are only available in the family stand, so you have to take a kid with you. The only other tickets are £65 in the East Stand, or £75 in the West Stand.
Brown Nose
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I came in for a 'little' criticism for advocating widespread changes for our match in Brugge. I still think this was justified and we'd have won with our academy side.
For this match, I think the circumstances are completely different so would play our strongest side.
For this match, I think the circumstances are completely different so would play our strongest side.
Blaarev
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