Totally understand the view that we’re dominating and it’s all down to missed chances but the problems are at both ends with our goals conceded to shots ratio. It’s like the old saying about continuing to do the same things you’ve always done and expecting different results. 90% of the time we have enough but in the big games against top teams, where the margins are so fine, we will be found out with these fudged lineups.
Long term it’s a huge summer window. We need a CB of equivalent ability to Laporte. A view needs to be taken on Mendy, personally he just doesn’t seem reliable and it all just adds to the instability in lineups and performances. Same for Jesus. Is he our centre forward for the next 3-5 years? If yes, he needs more game time,if not we’re wasting our time and his.
Short term we have a host of players like Stones, Ota, Gundogan etc who on their day are good players but their appearances are blocking the development of key academy players. The league is done. Top 4 should be ok, bed these youngsters in properly.