We did not deserve to lose against Millwall, says Leicester City's Schmeichel
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said Leicester City did not deserve to lose against Millwall.
City slumped to defeat after substitute Chris Taylor grabbed a second-half winner which decided a scrappy, physical encounter in which City had enjoyed the majority of possession without looking anywhere near their attacking best.
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Millwall score against Leicester City in last Saturday's match
But Schmeichel said the defeat was harsh on Nigel Pearson's men.
"I thought we started well," he said.
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"When you come here you know what you are going to get, but I thought we didn't deserve to lose the game.
"We were well in the game but conceded a sloppy goal. Then we were on a back foot.
"Up to then, we had things under control and hoped to make a push in the last 10 minutes. It was an annoying goal to concede and we couldn't pull it back.
"There weren't too many chances and their keeper made a good save from David Nugent in the first half. Nine times out of 10 he would score that one.
"We are gutted. We have scrapped it out, given everything but couldn't manage to do it."
City took a more direct approach in the closing stages as they searched for an equaliser, but Schmeichel said City just did not get the luck they needed to force a breakthrough.
Schmeichel himself came up for several set-pieces in the final minutes as City pushed for an equaliser.
"When you get into that physical battle and are pumping balls into the area, you need that bit of luck and the ball to fall for you. When the box is so congested, no-one is going to be able to chest it down and shoot," he said.
"You need the ball to fall for you. I came up and got my head on one but it hit their goalkeeper, David Forde. Another day it doesn't hit him and it may have fallen to one of our players.
"When you are chasing the game that is the luck you need to go for you."
"They had some tall players at the back and you have to put the ball into areas and hope you can make it as difficult for the defence as possible. It is difficult for strikers to hold the ball up and flick balls on against two very big physical centre halves. I thought our strikers did all right but it didn't happen for us."
Comments
by dobranich
Thursday, December 20 2012, 11:49PM
“Chappy I watch Fred Flintstone and I don't have a clue what you mean buddy”
by Chappy1884
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:30PM
“(random word your inserted in my last post?)”
by Chappy1884
Thursday, December 20 2012, 9:30PM
“now dobber - your I have to agree with Dorset's point the other day, both your last two posts were very Fred-esque..”
by dobranich
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 9:13PM
“Further lets get back to proper debate and ignore the clown on here. we don't always agree but we can still have views.”
by dobranich
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 9:10PM
“Thanks to all for supporting my views on this post. Lets hope we can get back on track again
we have the nucleus of a good side as we have all said but we just need the odd couple of key players. As a supporter I have travelled to see many City teams from different decades and I know as I'm sure all of you do that there's not a lot wrong.”
by golfernru
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 9:00PM
“Dobber, you are the epitome of cowardice. You like to give it out but cannot take it.
You cannot wait to jump on the anti Leicester City Football Club bandwagon. You never have anything positive to say about the club, the players or the manager. You yearn for negative results so that you can spew out your diatribe.
This would almost be tolerable if you had any kind of stake in the club. But you never, ever go and see Leicester City play. All of your spouted nonsense comes from second hand hearsay that despite your delusions is not a view shared by anyone. All you can do is attack the club and anyone who is a true supporter that chooses to defend it.
And as for your claims, I wonder how vocal you are in a face to face debate?”
by golfernru
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 6:35PM
“dobranich - as a non attending, non paying non fan of Leicester City FC how dare you cast aspertions at Kasper Schmeichel's view of the match.
You weren't even there. You're never there.
Shame on you, you're a disgrace.”
by ghostof66pah
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 6:31PM
“Mmmmmm, that's interesting Yorkie,,,
It did cross my mind that we have not looked so solid since Schlupp was left out!”
by yorkiefox
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 6:03PM
“We did not deserve to win either.
We succumbed to the physicality of the opposition too easily, and did not use our brains or skills to force the openings.
Dyer has gone off now Konchesky is back - he seems starved of service.”
by philk67
Tuesday, December 18 2012, 4:52PM
“Its getting boring isn't it, same old garbage comments from players to excuse away another below par performance. It feels like deja vu from last season and the season before that.... I agree with all the comments below particularly banning players making stupid ill-judged comments that only serve to wind fans up and make we are idiots. I like hearing from the players but a bit honesty might help.”