Does this always have to be the criticism when we play badly like? Same last season
Not seeing the game now, but if Sheffield W. game is anything to go by I think we looked lazy and afraid to do anything.
I'd go:
Darlow
Yedlin Lascelles Clark Lazaar
Anita Hayden
Atsu Diame Ritchie
Gayle
Anita's long passing range is extremely limited, but he has quick feet and his short range passing is good. I think we need him there because he's able to receive and distribute the ball quickly as his first touch is good. He often knows where to pass the ball before he gets it as well, instead of dwelling on the ball too much like Colback. Having one CM being able to distribute the ball quickly will result in our other players being more free and available as an passing option as well as them having more time on the ball when they've got it. With Colback it goes sooo slowly that the opposition will always have that extra second finding their shape and get tight and organized. We need to move the ball faster in midfield to win those few extra yards in other areas and refusing the opposition the chance to be able to defend in comfort. Anita is by no means a midfield maestro but at least he has the ability to distribute quickly.