Match Thread Watford v Leicester

[Jeff]

 

[Jeff]

Morgan replaces Gray. Three at the back

 

[martin peters]

Three at the back it is then

 

[M17TT C]

Interesting but as long as it works!

 

[H T B]

Interesting but as long as it works!

In Brendan we trust

 

[Lako42]

Nice

 

[pork pie fox]

Three at the back it is then

I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do, just that it’s worth trying to see whether it does.

 

[FryattFox]

Not much time to practice the new formation. If they attack us, this could be a really open game. I'll guess 3-3.

 

[FryattFox]

 

[popillius]

I wanted 3 at the back but I didn't think he would go to that so soon. I think Gray is desperately unlucky to miss out though.

 

[City Fan]

Hallelujah. We finally have a manager who has looked at what we have and chosen a formation to suit them, rather than trying to stubbornly shoehorn them into a formation.

Expect one hell of a performance from Wes today, as he’ll be hoping the three at the back will work, as it would surely guarantee him another year here.

 

[bocadillo]

My old mum used to say that there was a first time for everything.

 

[City Fan]

I’m assuming it’s more of a 3-4-3 formation, with Maddison playing in more of an AMR role?

 

[Miles Away]

Wow. No messing about.

 

[Jeff]

I’m assuming it’s more of a 3-4-3 formation, with Maddison playing in more of an AMR role?

What is an AMR?

 

[Miles Away]

No sure what the midfield shape is.

I’m guessing Maddison slightly withdrawn and Barnes as a number 10?

 

[City Fan]

3 at the back is completely right for this set of players. Chilwell and Ricardo are two excellent players and should be in our team, but both of them whilst great attacking, lack a little defensively. And when they bomb up the pitch, it leaves our two centre backs horribly exposed.

This happened during our title winning season and Claudio then swapped Schlupp and De Laet for Fuchs and Simpson, to keep four out and out defenders at the back. This would completely stifle Chilwell and Ricardo if we kept them permanently at the back, so adding another centre back and having them as wing backs is perfect.

 

[City Fan]

What is an AMR?

Attacking right midfielder, sorry

 

[City Fan]

No sure what the midfield shape is.

I’m guessing Maddison slightly withdrawn and Barnes as a number 10?

I’m guessing Ricardo-Ndidi-Tielemans-Chilwell, with then Barnes to the left of Vardy and Maddison to the right.

 

[Jeff]

Attacking right midfielder, sorry

Shouldn't that be ARM?