This wasn't a game we were expected to win, or try to win...and was more of a coach getting to know his players.
However, Marsch is already talking in code because he indicated that he doesn't see Davies as a LB...but sure enough he put him there. Davies doesn't want to play LB anymore unless he's at Real Madrid. I know this for a fact. And I believe he shouldn't be at LB for us either, however for today's personnel- with no Laryea (or Adekugbe) I understand seeing him there in this formation.
On that note, the formation we played today doesn't help our best players, and regardless of who the opponent was we saw it.
Kone and Staq, can't play in the middle by themselves they need someone else in there with them or we will continue to lose. As a matter of fact, they don't play with 2 in the middle at their club teams. Our engine room is too exposed and expected to do far too much in this pressing game.
Larin is showing how out of form he is, and we need a better outlet/hold up/stronger/faster player up there...I was hoping we would've seen Bair at some point.
For the past few games Johnston now looks like he plays for Celtic in the SPFL...meaning his competition quality level is low, and the IQ part of the game has slipped him where it shows against better players.
Positives for me was that Cornelius and Bombito with additional reps can form a formidable partnership. Millar should be on the field but where.
France is going to either be a surprise or a demolition job.