Matt Upson remains Leicester only injury and Nigel Pearson has said there is a "strong possibility" that Kasper Schmeichel will be fit to return. Matty James also returns from injury but Nick Powell is ineligible. So here is what I would go with Schmeichel De Laet Moore Morgan Konchesky Hammond King Cambiasso Drinkwater Mahrez Ulloa Subs- Hamer, Wasilewski, Schlupp, James, Albrighton, Vardy, Nugent
Schmeichel De Laet, Morgan, Moore, Konchesky Hammond, Cambiasso Mahrez, Drinkwater, Schlupp Ulloa or Schmeichel De Laet, Morgan, Moore, Konchesky Mahrez, Hammond, Cambiasso, Schlupp Nugent Ulloa
Sentiment aside, I feel Nuge should be dropped as there are better options and against Man U I think we need more in the midfield. I'd say Kasper De Laet, Morgan, Moore, Konch Mahrez, Drinky, Hammond, Cambiasso, Schlupp Ulloa
Interesting that everyone has Schlupp in their team. I thought he was awful against Stoke and has been pretty wasteful going forward all season although he does obviously offer pace and a bit extra defensively. I'd go with: Kasper De Laet Morgan Moore Konch Drinkwater Cambiasso Mahrez Nugent Vardy Ulloa Possibly Hammond to come in and Drinkwater in the Nuge role.
He's still very young and is learning ... but I feel he gives Konch the added protection necessary ... and that cross against Arsenal? ... he has done that on more than one occasion over the past two seasons and I fancy that he can do the same more often in our home games ... and if you'd watched the United v QPR game (which I hope Nige has) you'd have picked up that they are still very wobbly at the back when attacked at pace ... Also pretty hard to see why you'd prefer to keep Nuge if your team selection is based on judging players on their overall contribution so far this season? ... As it is I too would favour this line-up Schmeichel De Laet Morgan Moore Konchesky Mahrez Hammond Cambiasso Drinkwater Schlupp Ulloa ... would bring Vardy on in the second half - probably for Jeff ....
I agree with some of what your saying FF, Jeff does certainly some decent protection for Konch and he will get better. Some of his decision making and particularly his composure have been really lacking at times. Jeff himself admitted that he didn't know Ulloa was there for the cross v Arsenal and just whipped it in but if he can regularly put in crosses of that calibre, he'll be an asset. As for Nuge, the reason I kept him in is because I feel we'll need his hassling and harrying to deal with Blind who I thought started a lot of United's moves against QPR. The couple of times QPR actually pressed United, they looked uncomfortable and Nuge will do that for 90 mins. Despite a couple of wasteful shots I think his general play has been pretty good this season, although I'm aware your not his biggest fan.
The goalkeeper should be Kasper if fit The back four pick themselves If cambiasso is match fit then he has to start. Drinkwater has done enough for a starting place IMHO King and Hammond also have done enought for a starting place Also Vardy (although only been on a short time) hasn't yet proved enough to replace Nugent and Ulloa must start The major probable with this formation is a lack of width. Subs bench Hammer Schlupp Vardy Marhez knockhart James (if fit) GTF if not Wasilewski Albrighton With GTF and Wasilerski on the subs bench not sure how much room will be left for others - LOL (I know it's not actally a bench any more)
Welcome to the Leicester board, Dave! Predictions for this weekend? I have Rooney in my FPL team, think I'll be captaining him, try and cover my bases
Schlupp gives us that bit of pace, whilst he might not look that good when he has the ball (eg. shocking miss at Everton) his off-the-ball movement creates a lot of space and draws defenders out. This allows Mahrez to drift in from the opposite flank. He's a different option, which is always good, and Pearson rewards players who've been performing. He won't be dropping him yet- in fact, the worry is that he might stick with the same starting 11 at Stoke, when it was a couple of substitutes who really made the difference for us!
I think the game will be won and lost in between the our midfield and defenders. If Di Maria, Mata and Rooney drop deep and pull the strings we will get hammered. If we can nullify the space and close the down then I think Man U are very beatable Easier said then done Thats why I would go with 4 centre midfielders with Mahrez playing off Ulloa
I would start cambiasso has he is the only one who will have dealt with someone of Di Maria's quality... but based on his interview Cambiasso is a substitutes option
Jamie Redknapp has this down as a draw with Ulloa first goalscorer. He also said he wouldn't be surprised if we nicked it He is about the only pundit who rates us. No doubt Harry has had a word
