Overall, a decent base but the last 2 weeks of this window are now key as we are like a bread knife at a steak meal.
Krovinovic looks a great signing. A great out ball, tidy in possession and covers more ground than I expected. Hard to judge his creativity though with so little forward movement.
Really enjoyed how Ajayi grew in to the game. Very quick, will be able to handle quick forwards and allows you to play a higher line.
Furlong looked decent in his second half spell. Doesn't go forward as much as Gibbs but tidy.
Zohore isn't very mobile, but saw signs of what he can do, bringing others around him in to the game. Badly needs a few forwards with him though as it was just him and Krovinovic 1st half.
Other highlights included great showings from Ferguson (who can accelerate out of trouble and also has great upper body strength), and Dara O'Shea who has a bit of the Harry Maguire about him.
Second half was better than the first. We were increasingly deep first half with Livermore and Harper both putting in tidy, but conservative performances (Harper being the better of the 2), and Edwards being anonymous. Phillips showed flashes but his passing was off and he needs the team to be buzzing to put in his best performances.
Second half improved with the addition of Brunt and Field who made things more fluid. The fact we brought on an entire team of fresh legs may also have helped though. The pre season version of Hal Robson Kanu showed up - tricks and all. I wish pre season HRK played in the actual league games. Burke is fast but doesn't really look like he knows where to be. Leko was better when he linked up with Krovinovic.
Overall, we showed we have a decent foundation, that's a few key pieces away from being competetive.
Unless we have a striker in place for next week, a draw is probably the best we can hope for.
