Atalanta were great, they had our number. Well organised, energetic. To be fair, they could have had more. From the get-go, they looked handy down the right-hand side.
We look tired. And I think we've over-achieved this year, like we underdid last year. 3rd in the League is about right for this team.
We've missed Alisson, Kelleher is good, but not good enough for a top team.
In hindsight, Bradley is promising, but he's no Trent. Konate is either injured or playing himself back in. Gomez is an ace filler, but a filler nonetheless. Robertson looks spent.
I was surprised Curtis and Harvey were hooked, I thought they looked ok. Curtis is great, Harvey shouldn't be 1st 11 yet but is getting there. Midfield was shite tonight.
Up front has become a problem. Gakpo isn't good enough for a top team. Nunez is all cult hero and no delivery, not good enough. Diaz is effort, with some quality but not enough. That there is a whole load of problem, they're not top quality. Salah is but has had no tea for a month, Jota is but has been/is always injured.
Champions League next season is great but I do wonder whether we need a slightly bigger re-think. And obvs, like everyone, I'm worried about the new Manager. Getting anything from Portugal is like the middle aisle in Aldi, some great stuff, some stuff that needs incinerating.