No I get it he does work hard. But I don't see why Benrahma won't. For me he worked really hard on Monday when he came on. Personally I just find Fornals very frustrating to watch. Seems to do all the hard work but not the simple stuff imo.
I've been impressed with Benrahma so far. Think he is a better option to help Haller, if Antonio is still not fully fit. Makes better decisions than Arthur or Pablo, two class assists in a few minutes is a good return.
I think Fornals is a good player still young and will learn to make better decisions he still has 2 goals and 2 assists , Behrahma has come on a sub and made an impact isn't it nice to have options for once
If he's out, it's not the first strange decision about Antonio. Playing him close to full 90s constantly, playing him straight after he'd come off injured in one game. With his history, we should've been more careful with him.
This is also why it would be crazy to give him a 5 year contract - we'd just create a similar problem to the one we have with Reid - even though I like both and agree they have been excellent servants for the club.
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Balbuena - Ogbonna - Cresswell
Coufal - Soucek - Rice - Masuaku
Bowen - Antonio - Fornals
So the Haller debate can be parked for a few weeks, at least. Alternatives? Yarmo up front? Benrahma or Bowen as a false 9?
But we are taking about Antonio's hamstrings here...
We'd won 2 on the bounce and Haller was doing okay. I didn't see the desperation to rush him back.
At least we've got by fine so far.
I’m ready and available 😜