"If you're fit to be on the bench...you're fit to start"

[swans87]

Is this true then? or not? Borja not to fit to start but he's on the bench!?

It just showed how weak our squad is. 2 strikers not fit, and a 3rd not used, McBurnie isn't considered still. And we're still bringing on Ki? I hope we look to bring some quality in January

 

[KevinE]

Well he clearly wasn't worth the risk starting him. Glad we didn't if he was lacking fitness and had a knock in the week. We can't afford him to be injured any more, and it showed today that we're lacking strength in depth up top.

 

[swans87]

We shouldn't have to be forced to put Sigurdsson up top, but you're right - our strength in depth is really lacking. Our midfield options off the bench today were Ki and Fulton!

 

[GThomas]

People have been raving about McBurnie, but it seems managers who are actually there and know something about all the players don't think he's ready to start Premier League games.