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deleted9 Flag 03 Nov 20 5.59am

I’ve followed Leeds’ progress closely, living just outside of Leeds and being surrounded by Leeds fans everywhere.

We need to approach this game with trepidation I’m afraid. Their quality on the ball and movement off it will overwhelm us. They’ll suffocate us with their pressure, drive and fitness levels.

Kelvin Phillips being out looks like Klich is being moved to a deeper role based on last night which would help us but that doesn’t mean Bielsa will play the same tactics as last night. The pace of Leeds will catch us out and our cautious approach will see us wilt under Leeds’ domination.

The only way I can see is getting anything for this is if we are totally unpredictable in formation and personnel that will flummox Bielsa I i.e Eze, Zaha, Ayew playing behind Batshuayi and being told to put relentless pressure in their vulnerable defence.

Guaita

Tomkins Cahill Dann

Clyne Van Aanholt

Riedewald MacArthur


Ayew Eze Zaha


Batshuayi

 

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CT Charlie Flag 03 Nov 20 6.21am Send a Private Message to CT Charlie Add CT Charlie as a friend

Scoreless draw. Our defense will rise to the occasion, but our attack won't. Guaita MOTM. We'll also be denied an obvious penalty because our attacker will be accused of diving, even though he was actually fouled.

And Bats will have his only shot - a goal - denied for being offside again.

 

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nettletoneagle Flag market rasen 03 Nov 20 7.54am Send a Private Message to nettletoneagle Add nettletoneagle as a friend

Originally posted by alexdyoung87

The only way I can see is getting anything for this is if we are totally unpredictable in formation and personnel that will flummox Bielsa I i.e Eze, Zaha, Ayew playing behind Batshuayi and being told to put relentless pressure in their vulnerable defence.

Guaita

Tomkins Cahill Dann

Clyne Van Aanholt

Riedewald MacArthur


Ayew Eze Zaha


Batshuayi

That might help playing with 12 men!

 

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Eaglecoops Flag CR3 03 Nov 20 9.37am Send a Private Message to Eaglecoops Add Eaglecoops as a friend

They swamp the opposition penalty area on attack but do leave them themselves exposed to fast breaking as Leicester showed. It could be exactly the sort of team we would excel against, but who knows, I can’t remember the last time we played them in a league match.

 

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Nicholas91 Flag The Democratic Republic of Kent 03 Nov 20 10.03am Send a Private Message to Nicholas91 Add Nicholas91 as a friend

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

They swamp the opposition penalty area on attack but do leave them themselves exposed to fast breaking as Leicester showed. It could be exactly the sort of team we would excel against, but who knows, I can’t remember the last time we played them in a league match.

Good question, I seem to recall being at a game when Jobi McAnuff scored a peach of a curler against them.

Was good for us, but is it fair of me to still cherish a player mainly because his name fit so well into the lyrics of a KC and the Sunshine band song?

 


Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Jacey Flag 03 Nov 20 10.39am Send a Private Message to Jacey Add Jacey as a friend

After their complete thrashing at home against Leicester,think that they will be up for this game,rather like they were against Villa and ultra defensive set up will play into their hands.
Can we not be more offensive and attack from the start Mr Hodgson?

 

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PatrickA Flag London 03 Nov 20 10.51am Send a Private Message to PatrickA Add PatrickA as a friend

Hodgson rarely changes tactics for a particular opposition.
Last season in most games it was 4-3-3 (in reality 4-5-1) and this season he’s using 4-4-2.
Whichever system, the pattern is usually to stay compact and counterattack when there is an opportunity.
This is why the Manchester United away game was so refreshing as we actually attacked from the outset using Townsend and Schlupp to push forward from the beginning.
Leeds are essentially an attacking team that look to get numbers forward playing at high intensity.
There will be space to exploit behind their defence and it’s a matter of whether we have enough courage to commit players forward to take advantage of the gaps.

 

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taylors lovechild Flag 03 Nov 20 10.57am Send a Private Message to taylors lovechild Add taylors lovechild as a friend

Leeds have lost in both games they've played against counter-attacking teams (Wolves and Leicester) although both of those teams played 3-5-2. The key will be our ability to break fast, which when we're playing well we are very good at. Leeds were woeful defensively last night with little cover from the midfield and at half time 0-2 probably flattered them. The pitch was heavy from the rain which probably didn't help their one-touch style and it may also have taken quite a bit out of their legs, and aside from the fluke goal I don't remember them testing Schmeichel that much for all their neat flicks and clever runs. As an aside, Ayling for dive of the season? Also, was it just me or did VAR decide to ignore the fact that Klich stamped on one of Leicester's players? Hopefully they won't bring any of that sh*t to our game.

Leeds are well drilled, young, quick and full of energy. What they lack at times is maturity and the knowledge of how to manage a game. It's the reason they'll win plaudits, but also the reason why they'll unlikely finish anywhere near the top 6. It's also probably the reason Biesla has never won a major trophy. It'll be interesting to see how they respond against us...and hopefully that will be poorly!

 

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JRW2 Flag Dulwich 03 Nov 20 12.07pm Send a Private Message to JRW2 Add JRW2 as a friend

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

They swamp the opposition penalty area on attack but do leave them themselves exposed to fast breaking as Leicester showed. It could be exactly the sort of team we would excel against, but who knows, I can’t remember the last time we played them in a league match.

My last memory of seeing us play them was of Wilf allowing their horrible supporters to get under his skin, inciting him to wave a finger in their direction, for which he was fined.

Not having to admit their fans into Selhurst is the only good thing to have come out of the virus.

 

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taylors lovechild Flag 03 Nov 20 1.51pm Send a Private Message to taylors lovechild Add taylors lovechild as a friend

Originally posted by JRW2

My last memory of seeing us play them was of Wilf allowing their horrible supporters to get under his skin, inciting him to wave a finger in their direction, for which he was fined.

Not having to admit their fans into Selhurst is the only good thing to have come out of the virus.

Yep. I remember the last time we played them at home and they got a late equaliser (2-2) and were giving it large on the way back to the train station. Me and my Dad got trapped in the Leeds throng and it was pretty ugly (or should it be they were pretty ugly?)

 

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Ginger Pubic Wig Flag Wickham de L'Ouest 03 Nov 20 4.20pm Send a Private Message to Ginger Pubic Wig Add Ginger Pubic Wig as a friend

If they start again, we will need to see huge improvement from PvA and Clyne to have a prayer. Whoever is at full back, and how they perform, will define the game from our perspective.

I guess Clyne needs 2 more games to be fully match fit. Similar for PvA

 


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Tickled pink Flag Cornwall 03 Nov 20 4.58pm Send a Private Message to Tickled pink Add Tickled pink as a friend

Originally posted by Jacey

Leeds pulled off a remarkable result at Villa and are probably the surprise package of the season.
Bamford will be motivated against us,that is for certain and I think we may struggle to get a 1-1 draw ,as they have the benefit of excellent form coming into this fixture and are well drilled by an excellent manager.

Thrashed by leicester, we'll do the same 1-0

 

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