This feels similar to how 2nd half of derby played out. 3 players on the right rotating to fashion an opening, but whenever the ball came left, Willock never seemed to join up with Hall and Barnes. Felt disjointed. Strange given previous Joelinton/Willock wing rotation on the left. JW looks lost now

100% on fear of injury crisis from last time in Europe. Very best teams can rotate and not miss a beat. Howe rotating the wingers every game feels like it harms more than helps. Barnes best run/form came after Gordon was out. While only a point worse off than last season, now feels distinctly worse.

Definitely - had the two tallest players off the pitch but were still angling to float a cross into the box as if Woltemade was still up front.

Completely agree on deliberate style change, the injury crisis last time in Europe feels like it weighs heavy on Howe. But very best teams rotate to cope with schedule and barely miss a beat. The difference 2nd half with right side vs left side - Barnes, Hall and Willock looked like they’d never met