Can’t play Rose on the left. It completely nullifies both him and Maatsen. I’d have him in ahead of Hyam maybe.
Just think we’re seeing the impact of not bolstering the defence over the summer.
I’ve never seen a team time waste as much, as early, and as effectively as Swansea did last night. Combined with the keep ball and the constant falling over and cynical fouls they’re quite an anti-football side.
Allen struggled in CM, Jones barely got into the game. But regardless O’Hare needs a rest IMO and even playing a different system like a flat three in midfield for a couple of games is worth it if he comes back stronger.
Was reading this thread this morning about the aftermath of their prophecy not coming true. It just gets more and more mental. Genuinely feel sorry for the people taken in by this, especially the “med bed” stuff:
Let’s not pretend the issue last night was we didn’t have pace. Györkeres was fine, we just never tried the ball over the top. The problem was in defence and midfield not up front really.