Last night was a prime example of where our problems are and what they are.
Its a mixture of confidence and silly mistakes in some players (Mangala/Zabaletta/Fernandinho/Fenando)
and damn right laziness and lack of desire in others (Dzeko/Yaya/Sagna)
The Formation is the lesser of an issue. We have good enough players to play whatever system is asked
The silly mistakes and confidence is fixable through training and encouragement, the later being effort, laziness and desire is down to the players. I agree the manager needs to grow some Kahona's to drop the main culprits.
Last night we didnt win many second ball battles, Full backs were too deep, Yaya refused to travel more than 5 yrds with the ball, jovetic was too deep, Dzeko wouldn't run.
It's too easy to blame the manager for the displays, but he cant do anthing to the players once they cross the white line.
I hope he finds a suitable sticking plaster for Sunday and then sort out these issues quickly