Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson: 'It's time to sting the opposition'
Leicester City need to seize the initiative at Watford if they are to return to the winning trail this afternoon.
That is the view of manager Nigel Pearson, who saw his side knocked off the Championship table last Saturday by an impressive Crystal Palace side.
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Nigel Pearson
"Last week was disappointing in terms of the result," Pearson said. "It is the first time that we haven't done ourselves justice, though you have to give the opposition credit.
"But the players have responded exceptionally well in training and the spirit is good, as it always is.
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"We need to get back to what we have been doing, working hard. The quality let us down a wee bit last week.
"With all the possession we had we didn't create enough opportunities. We have to get back to doing what we have been doing well all season.
"We have to impose ourselves on the opposition and make sure the concentration levels are good."
A couple of lapses at the back allowed Palace a two-goal lead, which was always going to be tough for Leicester to peg back.
Palace arrived at the King Power with a nine-game unbeaten run under their belts.
The Hornets, however, sit below midway in the table and have slipped up in their last two games.
"They are an interesting side," said Pearson. "They have made changes throughout the summer. We are aware of how they play and how they want to go about the game. They have three at the back and five in midfield and try and play out a lot.
"We have to make sure that our own game is in good order first and foremost.
"Without dwelling too much on last week, that was a good example of that it is not who you play against, but what you do that is more important.
"We have to be aware of the opposition's strengths and weaknesses but our performance is the most important thing."
City have sold out their allocation for the game and the travelling fans will be hoping for a better trip than they had to Vicarage Road last season.
The visitors dominated the possession on Valentine's evening and David Nugent's double gave the Foxes a 2-1 lead. Unfortunately, they ultimately fell to a 3-2 defeat.
Comments
by City_C10
Thursday, November 08 2012, 12:57PM
“All I know is Leicester City need to win the next game. With 6 points dropped, they could have been 3 points ahead at the top now! They cannot afford to lose more points. Support them, and cheer for them.”
by Chappy1884
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 11:52PM
“a cullingham - yes you are probably right, was skimming through all the drips and blue on blue arguments, and misread it. I made a mistake, holding my hands up to it.. (I am one of those that does make them and does own up).. so sorry for the comment, although in fairness, wasn't passing judgement merely questioning what I thought I'd read - but on reflection I was in the wrong - so fair cop.. Sorry again.”
by acullingham
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 10:26PM
“Chappy..you need glasses. I didn't single Morgan out for criticism. I said 'Aside from Kasper and Schmeical the players couldn't do the basics. Please read my posts before you pass judgement.”
by Happy_Fox
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 4:06PM
“No matter. If I'm the only one going I sing both we are the right side and the left side....”
by Happy_Fox
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 6:24AM
“Leicester City boss Pearson: I'll give players a rocket if they dont sparkler tonight.
Anyone else going tonight?”
by FoxUlike
Monday, November 05 2012, 4:24PM
“Not sure more 'experience' is needed. We have Kasper, Morgan, Konch, Dyer, King, Nugent. Danns can come in if needed. Wellens to come back.
I'm all for adding players who will improve the squad (eg, Charlie Austin), but the idea of getting some 'experienced' Premiership reject from flippin Stoke who will magically improve the team is a bit of a fantasy.
Have we learnt nothing from Sven? Roman Bednar?? Diomansy Kamara??? Ugggggg…
Give me ability and commitment over experience any day. (Although no doubt a few of you old-timers won't agree).”
by FoxUlike
Monday, November 05 2012, 4:11PM
“Dobby: as you probably only saw the score flash up on Egyptian Ceefax from your paddling pool I don't feel that you are ideally placed to provide such startling insights on Whitbread's performance.”
by dobranich
Monday, November 05 2012, 3:39PM
“yes am in Egypt but watching events. I see no loan striker without which nothing will work out. I see whitbred got sent off ill say no more as he is that type of guy....rubbish”
by lcfctilidie
Monday, November 05 2012, 3:05PM
“Well they are on loan so not costing anything.
I heard the lad Keane is good.”
by DorsetFox
Monday, November 05 2012, 2:34PM
“dont know anything about these Man Utd kids
Cant help thinking we need experience- and not adding a million or 2 for united's benefi”