Defensively he’s barely had what anyone would determine a first choice back 4 all season and has been forced into constant changes, using unfit CBs and playing midfielders at RB.
Visible uplift in his confidence after his goal last week. Thought he was exceptional last night…..silky running with the ball and some glorious passes. Never stopped pressing either.
Milner reportedly in talks about a new contract
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6352785/2025/05/13/james-milner-brighton-future/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cql254rr6ywo
'If' is the problem though - he is infuriatingly inconsistent. Mercurial when he's on it, but full of pointless flicks, diving, selfishness and theatricals when he isn't. Even Fab won't know what Pedro is likely to turn up. A fit Rutter starts ahead of him all day long.
It's jealousy. First Newcastle and now that lot winning a trophy............great that it's not 'big 6' teams winning everything but I want it to be our turn. It will be soon.