08-07-2020, 02:55 PM
Maybe the pertinent question is not stronger or weaker than last season but” is the squad strong enough to get promotion?”
Most would agree we started our strongest 11 against Fulham. As back up arguably Yates and DaCosta are of equal quality along with Dawson and Carvalho (if he is ever picked or indeed interested).
The rest of them? Not so much.
So we have 15 players who are good enough for top 6. That doesnt leave much in reserve if injuries and simple match fitness problems kick in. Man for man a team like Fulham are considerably stronger and probably have a bit more in reserve too. Personally I think we are a bit short.
Most would agree we started our strongest 11 against Fulham. As back up arguably Yates and DaCosta are of equal quality along with Dawson and Carvalho (if he is ever picked or indeed interested).
The rest of them? Not so much.
So we have 15 players who are good enough for top 6. That doesnt leave much in reserve if injuries and simple match fitness problems kick in. Man for man a team like Fulham are considerably stronger and probably have a bit more in reserve too. Personally I think we are a bit short.