Benitez should take some of the blame.
Why change the team and bring it a useless left back, who is really a useless right back after The decent performance in the Burnley game. Why persist in starting with Perez who misses any chance we do create, seems to be Rafa's favourite, Atsu does nothing and surely Murphy is worth a run out.
Usual after match Rafa comments, can't fault the commitment and effort, could not ask more, just the final touch missing. How many times have we heard that.
Sure he has a poor squad but why keep making the point when you do not utilise what you have.
Ritchie appears to get booked every other match, runs around a lot but lacks quality crossing and finishing. Worth trying Roberts who can at least score and has been impressive in the reserves.