So players being injured and other players coming in (3rd or 4th choices in this case) not being able to do the same things as the injured player is not a valid reason for our number of shots conceded? Especially when you couple that with a DM whose legs have gone. These aren't valid reasons are they?
The fact you just called McT a proper midfielder and Bruno isn't makes your point entirely moot. If you think those three could control games better then you're just wrong. If you're trying to use a strawman and claim 3 'other' midfielders could then yes of course they could but we don't have them so it's meaningless and adds nothing to the discussion. I didn't say nobody could do a better job, I said there is nothing to suggest anyone could do a better job even if some top class manager was available (they aren't). Do you seriously think Pep and Klopp could come in and do better with this squad and the structure ETH has had to deal with? Pep has to buy a whole new squad to play his football so he's a definite no.
Also I think you might have missed the last point Baz, where did I say everything was rosy?
Being without 2 of your back 4 is not a valid reason for your midfield being wide open, no. And I didn't call McTominnay a proper midfielder. I purposely didn't name any individuals, simply stating that having 3 proper midfielders would give Utd more control than 2 + Fernandes - and those were the original words I used before you replied to me with x, y & z. But if you want an example of 3 who would provide Utd with more control and better at preventing attacks (the key words being more and better) then Mainoo, Casemiro + either of Amrabat or Eriksen would do that, albeit in differing ways. And no, I don't think those 3 are the long term option but you wanted an example of 3 players that would provide Utd with more control.
And given that Utd's performances relative to the players they have available to them are the worst in the League, I do find it laughable that you don't think there's any evidence that nobody could do better. Absolutely yes, Klopp and Pep would do considerably better than ETH has
And I didn't miss the last point, I just couldn't be arsed going round in circles with you. I've made the comment 100 times before and numerous others have called you out on it. When somebody makes a criticism of Utd, they're wrong in your eyes. So when all these criticisms of Utd are wrong and Utd are currently in the state they are, it does leave you scratching your head.
