Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Balti Pie View Post
Of the team that played last night, only three are guaranteed starters

Rice
Kane
Bellingham

The rest are squabbling over the bench. Of the other players, you probably expect Henderson, Eze, Madeuke and Gordon to definitely make the squad. The rest are up for grabs
Madueke was rubbish last night and is a poor man's Saka. Miles L-S was also rubbish but he is an 18 yr old being played out of position and was sold by Gibbs White (who seemed above criticism) for their second when he took no notice of him at all. But most rubbish of all was Curtis Jones who was beyond dire. The obsession with Rice as defensive midfielder has continued - he is the classic box to box make things happen midfielder for both W Ham and Arsenal and is forced to adapt for the show ponies. Gripping that issue is a manager's job - Southgate wasn't brave enough and I fear Tuchel knows he's yesterday's man and just can't be bothered.
Thankfully now that Walker is no longer a fast runner all his defects (attention, skill level, personality disorder, lack of any intelligence at all emotional or footballing) are on full display.

No identity, no desire, no leadership for which the rank timing of the match (shouldn't they be on holiday resting?) can only be partially to blame