Back from the game.

One of the worst 90mins I’ve seen in 30 years. Nobody put their hand up as a decent performer today. Vieira subs made us worse not better. Leicester were very low on confidence as shown but they league position but we offered no threat all afternoon. Ayew was abysmal from 1st min so the de is up to leave him on and play him in several
Positions was poss poor.

I’m not expecting a win from every game but no shots on target against bottom of the league is unacceptable.

My thoughts entirely

The problem with Jairo is, he doesn't tackle, thats why he only gets picked as a last resort. Not ideal for a midfield role.

I think what also highlighted today was just how bad we are missing Gallagher this season. No creativity from midfield whatsoever. It also seems that when we do get close to the opposition goal we seem to panic and either try and walk the ball in or pass it back.

1) I suspect we often do worse against lesser teams because they don't take us lightly.

2) Vieira's subbing today was likely predicated on the fact that we have three matches in 8 days. Given our lack of depth, he hoped we'd be up 1-0 or 2-0 by 60 minutes and would then hold them off. Because our offense was pathetic, by the 60-70 mark he was counting on magic for a win or settling for an acceptable away point.

3) It's still hard to watch us play passive football. Part of the problem is that two of most skilled players are mellow, smooth, technical players. We need more MacArthur/Gallagher energy in the midfield engine room. Surely Dougie & Co. are searching...

4) Luka played better than usual, but it's currently a low bar. Wish he'd let Eze try the half-volley – with his right foot – rather than banging it uselessly. Selfish.

5) Although Guehi played nervous today (the Southgate effect?), we're lucky to have him.

6) MOTM Guaita is looking more assertive in the air – good sign.

Yes , i think for some of the players they revert to Roy ball, Panic and send it back to Venciente . I hate to say it but i dont think Gallagher is the answer though. He is more a work horse than creative . He brough energy to the team with his high pressing and constant running and lovely bouncing hair. We need a Cabaye type player that sees the big picture on the pitch and picks out the runs of attacking players .