Shame we didn’t get to see how we’d get on against 10 at 2-0
That was a real pity, referee bottled it sadly.
Mad 10 mins killed us after half time. In the end at least we were able to rest a few and bring a couple of kids on. Could not afford another suspended or injured player. Very strong first half but we didn't make it count. After Onana went off all presence in midfield disappeared, left with fourth/fifth choice midfielder at right back, fourth choice centre back at LCB. Just too many gaps unfortunately. Have Cash and Kamara back the next day and hopefully at least one of Torres or Mings. We go again. Even at 4-0, I was thinking fair play to the likes of McGinn and Malen for keeping it going.
Martinez 5 - very strong first half but bullied horribly for the first. One great save to be fair
Bogarde 4 - decent first half but overran in second, out of position to be fair at right back but couldn't cope in middle either
Konsa 5 - lucky their duffer up front headed that over on his blindside, thought our CB partnership collapsed second half. Space between them for second was ridiculous
Lindelof 4 - just poor really, not sure what he was at for the second goal
Digne 4 - could have been sharper getting out to one goal, best days coming to an end. Dug out a nice cross for Watkins at end
Onana 7 - really sharp first 30 mins, once he went down you just knew he was gone at half time. Big loss
Tielemans 3 - strong first half but back to imitating a traffic cone in a horrific second half
Sancho 4 - solid first half but jumped out of two tackles at start of second half, second of which led to their goal. Replaced within minutes.
Buendia 6 - incredibly harsh decision to take him off. Possibly our best player first half
Rogers 4 - game passed him by I thought. Some nice touches around their box but gave up possession far too often
Watkins 6 - strong first half but missed the big chance to put us ahead. Bullied a bit in second but fine header late on that hit post and got the consolation goal at end
McGinn, less said about that miss the better, by the time he got his second wind the game was ok. Malen took ages to get into it but did very well for the goal. Garcia didn't cover himself in glory when missing a key tackle for one of their goals. Nice to see the two kids get on and get on plenty of ball.
Emery - crazy decision not to start McGinn. Thought he went two up top a bit too early but game probably gone by then.
