I wonder if this is Howe showing the board that we need to sign more players?
Seems suicidal playing Longstaff and Anderson in a midfield 3 against Benfica.
You're not telling me that Lascelles is up to this level? Longstaff and Anderson (currently) as well?
The point is that we are playing a CL quality team and some of our squad are lower Prem at best. There is no shame or ultra negativity in that.