Was thinking in that half that I’d be tempted to bring on Lerma for Richards. We can go 4-2-2 like vs Leicester but Lerma can also slot into the defence if we want to switch back to a back 3. But I don’t think we’ll see that
Much better start but my concern is we’ll be attacking more in this half but can’t defend quick transitions. They’ll score on the counter so we need to score first here
Sarr should have scored but that’s a fantastic save. Our two clear cut chances have come through nketiah picking it up and trying something, don’t know why we’ve taken him off
I’d have taken a draw before the game and i’ll take one now, but at the end of the day you can’t afford to miss 3 sitters in this league, especially against teams like Manchester United
I don’t care if he didn’t make contact btw. A challenge shouldn’t have to break somebody’s leg to be seen as dangerous. Over and over again with Martinez it’s just about hurting his opponent, the game needs to clamp down on cloggers like him
Sarr was very good when he came on, but the problem with him being the striker is he was drifting out wide constantly, leaving no one in the box. I get the feeling Nketiah’s not ready for 90 in this system yet and that’s why he went off
I think Wharton needs a week or two off. He’s clearly still carrying those issues, and I’d rather lose him for a couple of games and then have him fully fit and back to his best
Oliver Glasner: "We have too many misunderstandings and this is what we have to keep working on."
Says the first half was exactly how he doesn't want his team to play. #CPFC
Kobbie Mainoo’s game by numbers vs. Crystal Palace:
91% pass accuracy
58 total touches
12 passes into the final third
3 ball recoveries
1 foul won
1 shot
Distinctly average. 👣