I felt our back 3 looked uncomfortable all game today.
Richards doesn’t suit the centre of the back 3, Guehi looked uncharacteristically shaky without Lacroix beside him and I don’t think Canvot is ready for first team football.
I wouldn’t underestimate the importance of the absence of Lacroix today in the overall performance of back 3, although you can see why he was rested as he has played continuously.
I really don’t like left footed players at RWB as inevitably they check back inside and rarely threaten the opposition.
It makes the team look lopsided with Devenny or Sosa in the role.
Another set piece conceded today which is a concern.
Glasner said it was a lack of quality that cost us, but if you look deeper I don’t think the selection, balance of the team and fighting spirit were right either.
To those who say don’t go overboard at one shock defeat is to overlook our poor form in the last ten or so games.
I’m sure things will improve when players return , but that could still be some weeks away.
Currently and in recent weeks we have looked ill equipped to meet the demands of our fixture schedule.
England
Scotland
