Not at all. Agreed I do not rate Kayal but must admit he has had at least one game when he played well, but not so in the others. Bissouma stepped up against Palace, Propper showed his worth in the same game and until the red card Stephens was our stand out player so that pushes Kayal to...
I think that he has confirmed his position as 4th choice CM behind Stephens Propper and Bissouma and expect his next start to be v Bournemouth in the cup.
Probably because he is the engine of our team and has proved time and time again this season top become one of the contenders for player of the season up until now. To say he has been poor is totally wrong. When fit I would expect him to be one of the first three names put on the team sheet...
I think that CH could well try March up alongside of Gross to provide the width from either when required plus it would give us the added midfield strength of 3 very strong midfielder. It is not a considered formation but a case of horses for courses.