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I agree completely. Let's not forget our south american travels, traore and Sanson (the depth). Its been stacked against us. Clearly we cant go on forever like this but let's see him with a fit squad

Well, let's give him a chance. He deserves that. 2021 has been all about Grealish and not having players available

Smith should continue without a doubt. He hasnt even had his first choice team playing yet. Tonight we had Ings, Konsa and Luiz out. It's been the same every week. He deserves a chance to play his first 11 at full fitness.

That's the point isnt it. With all the injuries and interruptions they havent had chance to show what they can do. Specifically traore and bailey

True but he hasnt had chance to play anything near his first time. Pretty strong mitigating circumstances. Let him play Bailey buendia traore Watkins and things will improve

Doesnt mean we dont need one

Regardless, It is pretty obvious we need a big strong ball winning midfielder and it's something we have needed since we got promoted

Yes but there is a big difference between buendia being the only focal point in a 5 32 and buendia being one of 4 gifted attacking players , albeit with defensive responsibilities . I think 433 with luiz McGinn buendia could work

Absolutely. We are not far off.

Also, if.Jack is.out we play mcginn there. Anyway, who these 2.great wingers are I have no idea but I'm.sure it would alleviate the problem

One of the problems is that go back too often and play it safe. This compounds the issue we have playing out. The better wingers point means we will be on the front foot more and have more world.an 'out ball' and instead of.playing backwards we go forwards. Ultimately we would have to play it.our of.defence about 20 times less a game. Of course having grealish to take it.off a defender practically solves.the problem. We.just need.better players

If you look at how Luiz improved at the end of.last year then yes he has improved players. The fact he wanted to sign Phillips means that he saw this as area to improve. We.need to buy someone . You cant coach nakamba to be a top player

I love this post and it is spot on We.absolutely need a dominant midfielder, we have for 3 years. This would clearly help massivley. However, I'm going to simplify your post because I believe that having 2 quality wingers would mean that all the above problems would be solved. Basically, quite rightly no one (players or fans) has confidence in elghazi or trez.or.traore. If we had 2 quality players in these positions and Grealish as a 10 it would allow these players to receive the ball, retain the ball and make.something happen. The full backs would push on with confidence. We would attack with purpose. The problem would be solved.

Starting 11 good. The problem is that the players arent good enough. Compare salah to trez

We had grealish

Mings is absolutely a.leader. agreed our wingers are poor

Right formation. Right team. What's the alterantive

This is it. We are not far away. We.need a direct winger and another striker and a ball winning midfielder. Anyone with pace who can get past a.man. harrison? Daniel James.not the best but attainable?

Barkley, Luiz and Traore awful tonight

Ridiculous. We have no other options

The question is why. We obviously lack someone who can beat a man for skill or pace

Most accurate post I've read all day. On all accounts. Personally I think we need a strong defensive midfielder and a striker or winger . Invest well in this area we should improve massively.

I get the transfer team part. That's why DS did so well last year, despite the playing staff he had. Your Shakespeare comment doesnt make.any sense. Of.course it was.smiths choice. It seems to me that if Smith does.badly it's his fault , if he does well its the others . Anyway I'm drawing this to a close. For the record I was blaming smith for the poor team selection today. Not anyone else, why? Because hes the boss

The fact hes boss should carry weight. It's just a hunch of yours that he doesnt make the calls. Under his stewardship we have been promoted, survived, now challenging for europe. All you need to do.is watch Smith on the sidelines to u understand who is the boss. Your

He brought in the players and deserves credit for doing so. All these decisions have been made by Smith, you clearly have a vendetta. Most Vila fans would have snapped your hand off at 13 th and upwards