Will we qualify for the CL?

[eye digress]

But why would we change our winning formula?

[Toronto Villa]

But why would we change our winning formula?

We haven’t been winning much of late. Losing three critical midfield players and a less effective Ollie means we have to change how we approach games. We can’t just keep doing things the same way and expect things to change.

[eye digress]

The mantra "trust the process" would say exactly the opposite, however. No?

[PaulWinch again]

I think it makes sense if you have all the pieces in place to deliver on that process. I’d argue we don’t right now. I don’t think it’s fundamental change, it’s about intent. Also if you trust the process you play Torres, I think there’s some muddled thinking at the moment.

[Toronto Villa]

The mantra "trust the process" would say exactly the opposite, however. No?

Part of trusting the process needs to include the ability and willingness to adjust and evolve. The best example is Man U under Alex Ferguson. Their dominance wasn’t down to always doing it the same way across 20 years. He changed players, systems, philosophy. Sold some top talent and bought new ones and continued to win trophies. We’re a long way from that of course but Emery has to also evolve. As an example, our transfer history of bringing in legitimate starting players in his time with us has been awful when you consider how many of the Smith/Gerrard team is still playing every week. Right now, he’s playing different players but the same system and tactical approach. It’s not working so we should change it until the likes of Tielemans or McGinn can return.

[garyellis]

I think Unai believes we have signed players who can generally fit into our process.
He is not changing how we play overnight we have overall been far too successful to do that.
I think Pau is probably carrying a knock and/or given key injuries we need to be even tighter at the back so Mings gets more game time.
There are as always team selections that I don’t necessarily agree with but like everyone on here we owe our manager a lot of benefits of the doubt.