Quote Originally Posted by spaldy View Post
I am watching from across the pond on a tube so you don't get the nuance you get at the actual game but it seems that our midfield is not as dominant as it was earlier in the season. I'm sure that part of that is due to teams making adjustments but part of that has to be that we aren't as dominant without Pablo. Almost looked like several teams have gone right as us. Started with WBA who came out attacking and played us straight up for much of the game.

Might be an ideal time to try them both out at the same time. Could throw a huge monkey wrench in the plans that these coaches have drawn up their entire game plan on MB's lack of change.

I know, at least on paper, I would not want to have to face Eddie and Bamford along with Costa all out at the same time. Leaves our back 4 a little vulnerable but Alioski can go hard all game and White is a rock back there.
I agree on this - definitely not as dominant in possession as we were, despite the percentages making it look so.

Pablo is the key to how this team plays - key passes, rhythm, tempo and probing and the sooner we get him back the better.