Hugo 8
Played the captains part great save from 1 v 1 with Traore -helped get us over the line.
Tangy 5
Thought he had a bit of a mare really, Traore was a tough proposition and was on top of him and away from him all the game, what did strike me is how badly wasted Traore is there and how much Tangy has yet to learn.
Sanchez 6
Afraid he again showed up against physical tough attackers, he gets exposed, did OK, but I can see why we're still trying to shift him on.
Dier 7
Had a good game, but yet again one brain fart when he allowed himself to get caught f'ing about in the middle by Neves, which almost gifted Traore a goal.
But was our best defender and solid, if only he'd cut out the brain farts.
Reggie 5.5
Made the penalty with a pass for Dele, but apart from that thought that he was unsettled in possession and didn't do that well against their attacking threat, as I said did ok, but he needs to do better. Davies will be taking his place soon enough if he carries on like that.
Skippy 6
Did well in one tackle against Traore - probably the only one that did, run around alot without too much success, tried hard and covered the spaces, but no great quality moments from him like we saw in the city game - tough afternoon for him, will bring him on a lot, will improve for it.
Hojbjerg 6
Was trying teh doubling up tactic again, but it didn't work so well against their attacking threat mainly because he's just not quick/sharp enough, but almost scored or should have scored towards the end, did more than most. Worked hard and gave it his all.
Dele 8
His defensive work was impressive, again our leading yard coverer – put his body on teh line when he had to and timed his run well to make their keeper commit and forced the ref to make a decision - wasn't the penalty for me, but overall his tireless workrate was excellent, still need more from him, but he was again showing he's leading teh comeback charge. More please.
Lucas 5
Did sfa , did what he's been known for now, excllent game last week to disappearing this week, no idea how he stayed on so long.
Berg 6
Had one go, might have scored, set up chances for Kane and Son, but could perhaps should have set up Dele before half-time, his final ball/final third is still weak. Short of the smarts and composure needed if he's to retain his place and also short of work rate in a game where we again needed more defensively from him.
Son 6
Couple of shows, but was basically another who was back to being out of the game for too long.
Subs
Lo Co 6
Still looks short of match sharpness but added some much-needed energy when he came on, nothing to get excited about really.
Kane 7
Could have made himself a hero - blew his lines; but he tried which given what's going on is more than I expected from him. Showed why we better replace him well or suffer the consequences....!
