Tactics Formations & Team Selections Etc

[Salvatore Matrecano]

I wonder if the all the injuries to the defenders has shaken SC a bit and he doesn't feel like he can trust them fully so is adding in that extra level of cover in so they don't have to do so much covering of space.

He says he doesn't look at the league or the next game but as things draw to a close you can't blame him if he has and is thinking all we need is a point a game now and we can look to sort it all out during pre-season. Players back less changes and have them fully gelled. It's a tough position to be in and i fully expect some wobbles and that.

But yes i would like to see us set up to have a go from the start sometimes to put teams under pressure and not let them gain a early foot hold in the game.

I think there is an element of the injuries affecting Decisions yes The obvious sub was Scarpa for Shelvey but that would have exposed Williams more and I dont think Cooper trusts him defensively as much as he does Aurier.
That said Ayew totally baffles me.