They need somebody to play off in order to do that, though. They’re overplaying at times because there isn’t always an easy, forward pass. I’d rather them lose the ball in the final third by trying to create something than the ball somehow finding it’s way along the back line when we were in a good position .
Harsh but I think you’re right.
Not disagreeing entirely about Bruno ...but how can any manager spend all summer planning shape, and style of play etc and then only two injuries to moutinho and Raul results in all of your plans going out the window.....not having a striker option and only 2 midfielders, when you want to play 3....isn't the fault of the manager . There is more at play than just Bruno.....
Decision making all over the pitch was awful wasn't it. Makes me think the players have no confidence in what they are doing.
Two things can be true at the same time though. The squad isn’t good enough, Bruno isn’t good enough.
But I don't think any manager would be good enough with our squad. ......no manager can operate without a striker or a midfield....
It's not just the summer, he's had all last year.
Dendonker aside, there was plenty on the pitch yesterday to beat a racked off Fulham.
I'm not saying I don't disagree ......just saying the problems aren't just Bruno, just like problems weren't just Nuno ......we've needed a new midfielder and particularly a back up striker for 2 or 3 seasons.....the lack of presence in the box is frightening........ Fabio Silva didn't change this.....we need a box operator.... .we need Andre Silva desperately.....
Dendonker, hwang, podence,Jonny, aside ....
And the rest, all underperforming. Neto, Nouri, MGW, etc etc.
Which match were you watching because it certainly wasn’t the one at the Moliineux!
Totally agree - hope you’re right about November (if not before), he’s had enough time now he really needs to go.
Any of the managers outside a few could be sacked at any given time, it's the nature of the league I'm afraid. .Graham potter team went 3 months without scoring at home last season and drew a blank yesterday....Gerrard was toast last week, Ralph at Southampton is toast most weeks, lampard, etc etc ..
I'm not saying it's necessarily Bruno's fault, I just think don't think Fosun will act in a way that reflects that
Why is Dendonker being criticised? Played well yesterday
I'm fairly outspoken in disliking Dendoncker but he's been the least of our worries so far this season
Agree with pretty much all of this other than Lage being unlucky playing a major part - had Mitrovic been a yard higher we'd have lost that game
11/4 to go down
I think most managers in the PL would get way better results out of this squad. I see your point regarding the missing striker, but to claim we play without a midfield is a tad dramatic.
I think neves is on his own in midfield and has been for 2 seasons........crying out for someone to play with him......for donk he did ok yesterday, but that was the good donk and it was still just ok....
I think it’s too optimistic to think that if we got a decent CM and striker in that will solve everything though.
Lage probably won't survive if such form continues but let's be under no illusions, our recruitment has been poor for years and it's finally coming home to roost.
Ruddy said Bruno’s man management skills need improving. That said, the loaning out of MGW seems to have worked out well.
Probably been one of our best players in both games. Too many agendas on here. The likes of Neto and Podence were rubbish yesterday, goals are our biggest problem.
That's exactly the point I was making. Dendonker doesn't win or lose us a game, he does his job and nothing else. Every other player on that pitch has the ability to step it up a gear and change the game, and they should be held accountable. Not Dendonker, ironically
I think the Fabio loan will also be a good move, though like others on here maybe last season was the better bet - always assuming we could have recruited a more experienced central striker.
