This for me says it all, we find it hard for whatever reason to get going. I think we're come good again like normal, and although some don't like it the squad rotation will pay off in the mid and late season . There has been a hell of a lot of football played in a short space. It will catch up on some squads.
Top 6 yes.
Agree with the first bit and also agree we'll improve. However, I think the only 'genuine' squad rotation (i.e. rotate to keep everyone fresh) we've seen is for the league cup, which has gone well. The changes to the first team in the league have generally been enforced by injuries and a lack of midfield quality. Without injury Raya, Pinnock, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney, Dasilva and Norgaard would have been ever present, I think. A bit of rotation for Dalsgaard, but not much. That's 8 players. The only genuine rotation has been through midfield/wingers with Marcondes, Jensen, Janelt, Canos & Ghoddos. TF doesn't really know his best combination of these and and least 3 haven't shown the form needed to command a more regular place. I think it's shown that the depth in our squad hasn't got the quality many thought it might have. I think Ghoddos will improve if Frank can work out what to do with him and he can improve his fitness. Janelt will improve further. I think the only way we'll see Canos & Marcondes improve is if everyone around them improve. We need players who stand out, even when things around them aren't going well. Those 2 guys and maybe Ghoddos (too early to be sure) aren't those players.
