Another game where we played well for 35 minutes then fell apart like a cheap suit.
As soon as we get put under any sustained pressure we collapse spectacularly.
We lack pace at the back. Ake and Akanji looked like they were running with lead lined boots on. Pusey was hung out to dry by the 2 of them.
Rico is very limited as a footballer. Love his energy but he is not the answer in defence or midfield.
Kovacic is either a solid 9 out of 10 or barely deserves a 5 rating, which is more often than a 9.
Bernardo looks absolutely lost at the minute, and Gundogan has been awful since his return.
We have got zero end product on the wings. Doku and Sav really need to start creating more and actually trying to find men with their crosses.
Nunes has been a highlight the last half dozen games but shows he's capable of throwing in shitshows as well.
And then you have Erl up top missing chance after chance and blazing penalties over the bar.
Add that to the mix of all the injuries and you can see why winning any silverware this season is going to be very very hard.
The squad has been neglected over the last few years. As a club the execs have rested on its laurels.
Football evolves and we as a club need to evolve to keep our grip on the trophies we have fought so hard to win!!!
I fear it's going to be long hard season for us. I just hope that someone like Villa or even Chelsea can surmount a challenge to keep those red shirted bastards off our trophy.!!!
