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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet
I heard this yesterday and I must say It came as a surprise
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Kasper is a very good goalie, does the basics well and pulls out some great saves to keep LCFC in games, Danish international and has definitely emerged from his father's shadow. He's a lot better than many goalies at bigger clubs eg Mignolet, Ospina (Cech will be out for a few more games), Hart (mistakes are creeping into his game), Courtois average this season and it now looks like the only thing he had over Cech was youth, and has not been great. The only one currently playing big club better than him is De Gea. Although I rate Butland, a fit Cech, Lloris over Schmeicel but that's it.
The only thing going against Schmeichel is he has a "1990s goalkeeper " build big , broad and chunky whereas now the vogue is about being lean tall and lanky like a De Gea or Courtoius. We won't see many Neville Southall, David Season burley types in elite football soon: dying breed. I can see KS having a good Euros and his agent using this and EPL title or #2nd place to shop around for an elite club. China is not an option for goalies as the clubs are only permitted to use home grown in their league, so to get a pay day goalies need to go to the elite clubs.
People will think Schmiechel is mediocre but he's let in some very unstopple goals and don't forget he's playing behind a bang average - if not dodgy but very lucky - defence.
Robert Huth, great leader, charismatic great guy to have around I'd imagine, combative but past his Cheslea peak, Wes Morgan captain, sturdy, good decison making, and ex Nottingham Forrest legend, but past it, Danny Simpson is stealing a living, he's like a lottery winner who has got bloody lucky to be in this side table topping side. He's made so many mistakes this season which could have been costly. Cant believe the Arsenal away match was his first red card of the season. Fuchs is a class act but hardly the best in his position in EPL and add to this little Ben Chilwell is one for next season. It's midfielder N'golo Kantes hard work in defensive duties that's had the impact. It scares me that this back 4 top EPL.
If Leicester do end up in Europa or CL , then they need to strengthen back 4 as it's shocking. They have been extremely lucky and relied on hard work. Don't get all media hype about Simpson he needs to go or settle for squad football next season. He should be no where near the CL team. He is the type to ship in 2 soft goals from Gent, let alone Atletico Madrid, let alone Barca.
You stick Schmeichel behind a top defence and he'll be fine.