Last week yes but a standing jump in the six yard box against a giant of a man, let's keep it bloody real. We didn't created enough chances and one goal in the prem is rarely enough....
I thought Lindelof was supposed to give us that needed edge going forward though? Doing things like making passes that might lead to assists, or even goals? Not only would Smalling have made sure to not lose that header, he has also shown the mentality to actually contribute with the winning goal late in matches not dissimilar to this one. Lindelof however is constantly putting pressure on our own defence by making risky moves with little benefit to the positive outcome. The risk-reward is absolute rubbish to accept such play. At least when Smalling panics he makes sure to actually clear the ball to safety, not gift the opposition possession.
I don't really see much of a difference in their use of the ball either, when comparing the two. Smalling have made a whole lot of penetrative passes and gone on good runs before. He has got slaughtered forever for a few mistakes each season, mistakes that Lindelof seemingly makes on a weekly basis.