Horrible game, with no sign whatever of more attempt to up the attacking flair or performance.
Chilwell was absolutely atrocious, never even tried to pass or go forward, all stop and pass back. Silva had a shocker, should have been sent off, and slowed everything down like Jorginho.
Unimpressed with Fofana so far, but he will need time. Give me Trevoh everyday. He links better with James and tries to attack. Potter is doing it arse about face, Trevoh should be starting and gaining the experience while Fofana is allowed to grow into the team. His price tag doesn't make him ready.
The defence was opened up repeatedly by simple direct and clever attack, more a criticism of Potter than the players. If he's the answer, we're asking the wrong question. He's had weeks to sort out the mess that is our squad and played the same old faces in an unfamiliar set up and what?? Did he expect a different result? We have no creative players except Havertz and James, the rest are mediocre to good imposters. Kepa our best for me, kept us in it all day.
If Potter is trying to stabilise things and play the "experienced" yet chronicly underperforming starting 11, he's going to find us so far behind the top 4 it's all over. Gallagher, Broja ignored again, then show more in 10 minutes as subs than Mount and Jorghino in 80.
Very disappointing, turgid, lazy, predictable display which I think is all we've got, unless the manager grows a pair and plays someone with flair, passion and energy. Too many overpaid, overrated bludgers getting a start.
Chilwell was absolutely atrocious, never even tried to pass or go forward, all stop and pass back. Silva had a shocker, should have been sent off, and slowed everything down like Jorginho.
Unimpressed with Fofana so far, but he will need time. Give me Trevoh everyday. He links better with James and tries to attack. Potter is doing it arse about face, Trevoh should be starting and gaining the experience while Fofana is allowed to grow into the team. His price tag doesn't make him ready.
The defence was opened up repeatedly by simple direct and clever attack, more a criticism of Potter than the players. If he's the answer, we're asking the wrong question. He's had weeks to sort out the mess that is our squad and played the same old faces in an unfamiliar set up and what?? Did he expect a different result? We have no creative players except Havertz and James, the rest are mediocre to good imposters. Kepa our best for me, kept us in it all day.
If Potter is trying to stabilise things and play the "experienced" yet chronicly underperforming starting 11, he's going to find us so far behind the top 4 it's all over. Gallagher, Broja ignored again, then show more in 10 minutes as subs than Mount and Jorghino in 80.
Very disappointing, turgid, lazy, predictable display which I think is all we've got, unless the manager grows a pair and plays someone with flair, passion and energy. Too many overpaid, overrated bludgers getting a start.
