We are currently without 2 midfielders who, if fit would be playing. If these 2 were fit, Lowery would have been rested by now. Lowery is a good player but at this stage in his development needs a short spell out of the side. Not because he is playing badly, but because he needs a break from playing in what is in effect, a losing side.
I have seen it said that there will be no one coming in come the transfer window. Given the current situation with injuries and hopes rather than assurances over Jones and Ray's return to action, we need to bring a central defender who will be good enough to get into the team and an experienced midfielder who can get in amongst the opposing midfielders. Dare I say, someone like Grant. Anthony, not Conor. Of course, depending on the situation around centre halves,that man may be Walker.