I always defend him, but not now. The likes of Barnes, Calderon, & Navarro (for his negativity and slowing down of counter attacks), are holding us back at the moment.
Conversely, the youngsters today (except Rodgers), were fantastic.
Be fair, Calderon is playing his 1st match back from a knee op out of position and Navarro is a defensive midfielder. He will never be forward minded or forward thinking.