We looked very suspect against the bottom side. Particularly concerning was our pace. Furlong and Bartley were well outpaced a number of times and Ferguson sadly had his poorest game and rightly subbed. He looked a bit disinterested? (I hope he hasn’t had his head turned aka Saddo)
Is it zonal marking, but we really seem so unorganised defending set pieces. Again we saw Bartley backing off for far too long when facing their attacking forwards. I wish he wouldn’t ‘follow the ball’ and learn to take up positional positions.
To be fair, he excels with his heading clearances.
We need Hegazi back and performing at his best and developing a sound partnership with AJ.
I’m sure Bilic has it covered, but it is now quite clear how to play against us. We are suspect against the break and easily bullied.
However...top of the league is better than I was expecting so remaining positive. COYB