We had too many of the players were key for us throughout 2021 and have done most to get us to 4th, way off form last night for fitness reason, too little football at Afcon perhaps in Chair's case, or some reasons I don't know. But when Wlillock, Chair, Dykes, Albert, Stefan, Wallace as long as he lasted, and Dickie are below their best or way below in some cases, we aren't going to win games. Most of those in the Squad who didnt start yesterday weren't starting because with the exceptions of Dieng and Austin, arguably Gray and Amos, they haven't yet showed they are good enough to be competing for promotion to the PL. So my thinking is Warburton and his coaches have to get these key players back on form and quick. Looks like we play 2 games a week for the rest of the month through to Blackburn so no easy task. Dickie will be out suspended for 2 games I think so hope Sanderson is well ready. Wallace probably will be out too, so Moses or McCallum when fully fit again will be needed at their best.
A formation change for a game or 2 to make us less predictable to the Opposition may be something Warburton will try.