Whilst last night's outcome continued a dissappointing string of results at least we saw an improvement in performance.
Pickford played well and wasn't at fault for either goal.
Godfrey and Digne were excellent but I want to see Godfrey at CB.
The 2 fools playing at CB cost us the game and it was frightening how easily Son went past Keane on a one on one. Up to this point I was prepared to allow for his lack of pace as other aspects of his defending were good. However I now accept that a team with Keane in it is unlikely to be sucessful. Holgate was , well Holgate. Routinely this season we have seen a lack of concentration and focus when it matters. A new centre half to partner Godfrey and right back to replace Seamus are priorities for next season.
Midfield was much better. Allan was excellent and makes so much difference. Davies was vastly improved from the Brighton game when he was woeful. If he could achieve consistency he would be a real asset. Iwobi was , not for the first time , an embarassment and must be replaced.
Siggurdson was really very good and shows that he can be an important squad player for the future.
James was outstanding and again demonstrated that he has more talent than everyone else in this team. His pass to Richarlison was sublime.
We need to get Doucoure fit and sign a dynamic midfielder or 2 to replace Delph , Gomes and Besic.
Richarlison was once again profligate in front of goal. He had 2 chances that a good finisher put away . However DCL would probaly have squandered those chances as well.
So , it was better but we are a million miles away from being a top 4 team.
Huge summer for The Architect , let's hope that he's up to it ( if his contract is renewed ) .
