InspiRED
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I'm saying the disparity in performances between 'all players available' and a couple of key injuries is unacceptable. It's something you never really see in elite coaches teams. For example when Klopp took over the dippers he had Lallana fulfilling a key role for him til he could improve it. I know they finished eighth that season but watching them you could see there was a system (and they got to the EL final). Meanwhile we can't get a shot on target away against AZ Alkmaar after 9 months.The lack of logic is that you're using last season (under Ole) as some sort of proof that the players are good enough.
Now you're saying that last season proves the players are good enough when they're all fit so he should be doing better this season with a thinner squad and injuries?
He clearly didn't have the players outside the first choice starting 11 last season to implement his style of play. Lost 3 midfielders/forwards, got a £15m cheap signing from the Championship and now should have the squad to do it?
Top managers build systems, because systems are easier to control and predict. We have a system that works in one situation, when all players are fit and in form. A key injury and we go down to looking like midtable battlers. This is obviously a recipe for disaster.
Additionally, I made the point that Lukaku was want away because he'd been pushed down the pecking order in favour of Rashford. That was 19 goals lost from the team. Ole should have foreseen the lack of squad depth or read the situation better that top brass would fail him with replacements.
I'm not saying it's an easy job. But I am saying Ole is not the right person for it.