WHY Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, will87 said: I thought he'd be a starter coming into the season but can see why he isn't currently. Out of interest who’s place did you expect him to take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, will87 said: I thought he'd be a starter coming into the season but can see why he isn't currently. I didn't. Was always squad cover. Was never starting ahead of Luiz Kamara Mcginn who he's the most similar to 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikeyp102 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I remember a podcast when he signed with a Leicester fan, it mentioned that he used to play every game, but it was thought he always played better with a consistent run of games. Appears that’s true as looked a bit off the pace today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 He just isn’t going to be able to play that LM position. You saw the difference when McGinn came on. You need someone that can drive towards goal and that isn’t his first inclination. Was better once in the double pivot with Dendoncker but the game was effectively killled off by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Yeah, not particularly impressive tonight, caught in possession a number of times with slack control, passing was a bit hit and miss, hopefully just ‘settling in pains’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickster Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Reminder that the excellent midfield form at the moment from Luiz, McGinn and Kamara won't continue all season, chances are, and there'll be a need to take someone out for a while. Tielemans quality to put in instead is something I never remember having from the bench in midfield. We've had years of barely any players of Tielemans level starting games and years of that midfield 'conundrum'. Always tough in a tie thats a dead rubber in a team thats half 'reserve' at a pace that was just getting to the final whistle for the last 30 min or so. Will be plenty of time for him, and imo he's probably the best 'quarterback' type player for Watkins out of all the midfielders with the passes that he tries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 he is struggling to find his rhythm on that inside left position. I watched him closely and he was getting quite frustrated that he couldn't find space and when he did he was often getting caught or turning into the space of our other players. we were immediately better there when McGinn came on - which is interested as he was equally as ineffectual vs Newcastle from there. Takes time has looked great when in a CM position with dougie/kamara needs time to adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: I didn't. Was always squad cover. Was never starting ahead of Luiz Kamara Mcginn who he's the most similar to I’d say less ‘cover’ and more ‘rotation’ - I think he’ll start 30+ games this season in all competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Adam2003 said: I’d say less ‘cover’ and more ‘rotation’ - I think he’ll start 30+ games this season in all competitions. +30 is majority of games all comps. No chance he starts anywhere near the majority if you mean starting 11 not bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I could potentially see a scenario where he takes Kamara’s place in the starting lineup. Kamara often has a high profile mistake in him and Tielemans has performed at a higher level in his career than Kamara so far, with him being the key player at the heart of Leicester’s period of sustained success. It’s good competition to have though and hopefully brings out the best in the three of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LondonLax said: I could potentially see a scenario where he takes Kamara’s place in the starting lineup. Kamara often has a high profile mistake in him and Tielemans has performed at a higher level in his career than Kamara so far, with him being the key player at the heart of Leicester’s period of sustained success. It’s good competition to have though and hopefully brings out the best in the three of them. Were a couple of Kamara's "high profile mistakes" due to terrible passes from Martinez? Bar Newcastle game Kamara is streets ahead of Tielemans who actually had his best games for Leicester as an 8 not Kamara role Edited September 1, 2023 by Kiwivillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Tielemans is there as cover and to provide very high level competition to Luiz and Kamara. He’ll get plenty of minutes and starts in those positions after the international break and will be a vital player for us. it’s just unfortunate for him that the Kamara, Luiz and Mcginn midfield axis is looking absolutely rock solid at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Starting ten ish league games (5 for Dougie and 5 for Kamara) and all the cup games would be a good season for him (imo) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Played first team football since he was like 16-17 Really hope this isn't another Rooney situation you see a heavy decline in him in his late 20's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Onr thing a Leicester fan said about him i remember. That he has to play hinself into form. One of the reasons he played so many games. Also Sexond half when we went deeper and more central he was far far better. Reminded me of Scholes on the left for England . Totally out of position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, gwi1890 said: I think he just needs to gradually play himself to form and fitness he’s that type of player that takes a bit of time to get going. Agree with this. He's had very few minutes in comparison to Dougie and Bouba, so will be less match-sharp than those two. Gave the ball away more than he should've, and made a couple of sloppy passes, but he's a very good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Time to give him a start now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Yep his quality on the correct position through 2 teams bossed us this year that's a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Saw nothing from him, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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