It wasn't actually a bad performance, but we were lacking in the final third. There were a few chances that we could've and should've slotted home, but we weren't nearly clinical nor composed enough.

Jesus did a lot of running and it amounted to not very much. Honestly, he needs to take his game to the next level or he'll be left behind.

Zinchenko wasn't good enough either, along with Kiwior who didn't do anything egregious, just could've been better.

Benjamin was also incredibly sloppy.

Midfield missed Rice.

Considering both Nelson and Nketiah are looking for moves, neither did enough to put themselves in the shop window.

Bright points? Martinelli looked good.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Also, how was Havertz? I know he scored, but I saw mixed feedback on Insta.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

To be honest he had a world class moment (that wasn't his goal) and was otherwise on the periphery of our attack. Which makes sense, he was playing as the left eight and there was no anchor for our midfield behind him and no focal point to our attack ahead of him.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's a shame... I was hoping Jesus would be back to his best but it sounds like Havertz up front might still be our best option.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago

You and me both. He needs to want to be the best and I don't get that from him presently.

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