Yes for the their final goal after 90 minutes. I think, am hoping, that is due to a need to become match fit. Perhaps he should have been substituted earlier, like Baleba seems, to be around the hour mark.
That’s what’s more worrying though, all three of the other players you mentioned had good physical attributes like pace / power / strength etc. We’ve brought Weiffer in for his ability to dictate a game, like a Michael Carrick I suppose. We know he doesn’t have the physical attributes, the trouble is at the moment he also looks shocking technically.
Agree about MacAllister and Baleba but Caicedo was consistently top class from his first appearance and every game after.
Agreed.
I see your point and agree there is added expectation , but I still think it’s too early to make a judgement imho. Moving to a foreign country, new colleagues, new league which is arguably the most physical in the world etc is tough and people adapt and adjust at different speeds. He now has the added burden/pressure of the Wolves howler to deal with.
He’s a tough road winning manager support first and foremost. Fan criticism is a bit irrelevant if the manager isn’t picking him.
Which is mental....one player, one mistake (and let's be honest: the defence didn't cover themselves in glory for that Wolves goal either but nobody seems to flag that up)...anybody who gives him abuse or suggests he needs to redeem himself really needs to take a long hard look at themselves.
I think you'll find that the price we pay reflects our expectations of where they might get to, not where they are now. He's not up to standard yet, but he does show glimpses. People are using the price to beat him with. Same with Minteh to some degree but he is not so exposed as a winger. Rutter has the advantage that he is already up to speed with the English game.
Best not seek it out then. So poor.
