I'll tell you this though, I can't wait for Merino to get fit and Odegaard to return as I find our midfield really underwhelming. I would've also given Nwaneri some minutes today.

[–] nuggsy 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think Callafiori was playing midfielder a lot with Jorghino as fb? Maybe that was only as cover. If not, Nwaneri could have made an appearance at least.

But, we definitely lack direction. When teams press like Atalanta did, Øde would be all over the field, twisting and turning, finding space to get the ball up field.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Yep. I think these injuries have highlighted just how light we are in midfield.

[–] sensiblepuffin 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We have a glut of players who are in a funk. Jesus, Gabi, and Partey are all severely underperforming, Merino and Ode are injured, and Sterling isn't up to speed yet. I get where you're coming from on Nwaneri, but we absolutely could not risk conceding a goal tonight.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I grew up in the attacking era, defensive football doesn't do it for me.

[–] sensiblepuffin 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We don't really have a choice right now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

We should've made better efforts in the summer.

[–] sensiblepuffin 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Noted

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Just saw that our next 6 matches are all at home after City, so I think we should find rhythm and our attacking prowess.

[–] sensiblepuffin 2 points 1 month ago

🙏 Inshallah

[–] nuggsy 2 points 1 month ago

Maybe 1, possibly 2 extra. I think we're also really unlucky with injuries. What are the chances Merino fractures his shoulder and Øde ends up with an ankle injury.

I think a fair few of our forwards aren't in form either which hasn't helped.