I agree, I’d cut them some slack if they were doing well. But they’re fucking awful at their job and the lack of professionalism in communication is indicative of the deeper issues.
I agree Zinchenko’s an important player, but he’s seemed a bit out of form in the past few games this year. Misplacing passes and losing the ball at a higher rate. I dont think he is spectacular at defending on the wing, especially with how he positions. So if he is not contributing to maintaining possession in the midfield then I dont see him doing much to help the team. He probably needs to play through this rough patch, but I think Zinny’s form has been one of the differences between this year and last.
I think the awesomeness began in December 21 when ESR broke through and ended the Donut of Doom. The results werent quite there in the latter half of that season, but at least we were getting to watch sexy football again.