Winks seems to be winding up Andersen Once again, remember eighteen months ago when we were strongly linked with Andersen? Looks like we were wise to hold off
1-0 HT. A mixed half, for me. Looked a bit dodgy at the start, but gradually grew into it, created some good chances and took one. Didn't really test the keeper after taking the lead, though. We can't afford to try and protect this slim lead.
Our issue is we have far too many players on the pitch with almost zero technical ability. Sanchez, Winks, Sissoko, Hojbjerg, Dier...that's half our outfield line-up who struggle to do much more than complete a 5 yard pass. No idea why our manager thinks Sissoko can play as a right winger. I'd be inclined to hook Winks, who runs around looking busy but contributes very little, and introduce a more attacking player. Also, has the ref been sleeping with Reed's missus? I counted 7 fouls...no card.
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Yeah I’d expect a winger for Winks and Sissoko dropping back at some point. Winks has been ok but we could do with more in the front 4 than Sissoko offers offensively. Lucas and Lamela will put the yards in if that’s the concern.
Mixed? That's being a bit kind on us tbh. Maybe we could have had another but they have looked far more coherent going forward. We are allegedly a Top 4 side. We shouldn't be 'holding our own' at home to a struggling Fulham. Need more creativity - Dele for Winks and let Sissoko drop back.
The longer this stays like this the more we'll get nervous and the more they'll believe... And the less finger nails I'll have