Half time thoughts.
We seem to have had the wind knocked out of our sails. The early goal killed us after an encouraging start. The players don't look like they believe they can win. We look like we're here for a Cup match.
The defending is atrocious, they're cutting through us at will. The change in personnel is a major factor in this, but we have to have better in reserve. Jagielka is all over the place, Robinson does look limited & Moore isn't getting close to anything (why does he go down so quickly?).
Enda Stevens & Oli Norwood continue their poor post-lockdown form. Norwood better than the other night, he at least has hit a few good passes but it's probably because he has more movement in front of him.
Baldock & Basham plugging away. They at least look to have some fight in them. Quality is lacking in the final third mind.
Lundstram, anonymous. The one time he had an opportunity to shine he blasted the ball over, with plenty of time & space, from about 25 yards. Not good enough.
Going forwards, we're so much better with McGoldrick in the team. He slows things down, we get bodies up the pitch & we keep the ball so much better. We actually play through the lines when he's on the park. Our best period of the game, 25-35 mins, he was at the heart of everything. However, even during that period we didn't look threatening at all.
Mousset. Lots of talent, but for me he lacks heart. He looks like he doesn't fancy it tonight. Not really putting himself about, then going down with an "injury." He does this most games, personally I think it's to get a breather (could be wrong). His body language is negative. I can see why Wilder doesn't want to put too much faith in him. I can see why Bournemouth got rid of him. I'm not sure if anyone will make a top Prem player out him while ever his attitude remains like this.
The game is over. Might as well make some changes. Mousset has to come off for starts.
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