I agree with much of this, but I don't really agree that we haven't been battered. We were on the ropes against many of the teams we've faced for large spells of each game, that's a worry. I agree with the general point though about the margins, it's about getting the balance right.
My worry is we don't really have the personnel to do so, and what players who we do have who are more suited to balancing the side, Slot will barely use. Which is on him, it's a completely stubborn flaw. Sometimes you have to use your squad to the greater good, unfortunately it just feels like Slot wants to get as many star names and personal favourites on the team sheet, regardless of form or how much it tips the us over the edge.