That was nothing to do with the defence. It was to do with a midfield that went from dominant in the first half to nowhere in the 2nd. All three of Guimares, Willock and Joelinton were being caught in possession, not closing down. Worst was actually Guimares who looked shattered. Their midfield had so much time to pick pases through to forwards and drive at the defence. Switching Ritchie and St Maximin to try and help Bondswell also left Krafffh badly exposed so he coudn’t get forward anymore.
Yeah thought they looked absolutely knackered in the last half an hour, seems like it was either a chance to try and build fitness or a result of having 2 games in 2 days resulting in a bench full of reserves who Howe didn't trust.
