- Seven of the eleven players who started the game joined the club in the last 2 years under ETH: Onana, Casemiro, Evans, Eriksen, Antony, Hojlund & Mount
- Two were young players who were introduced under him or played the most under him: Mainoo and Garnacho
- Only two were bought before him: Dalot and AWB
- Two of signings were on the bench: Bayindir and Amrabat
But yes, "these players" have been the problem since eternity.
And before anyone says "but that defense", this is not the first time a manager has had to play one of his DM's in central defense during an injury crisis. We had Carrick play their plenty of times during Fergie, Carlo started Touchemeni as CB in one of the legs against City, Pep played Mascherano regularly at CB. Good managers adapt and make the best of the resources. They don't cry for their best XI like this bald oaf has started doing off late.