Steele has conceded 20 goals in 13 games, so 1.54 goals per game and 6 clean sheets (46%)
Sanchez has conceded 30 goals in 23 games, so 1.30 goals per game and also 6 clean sheets (26%).
If you take out the 6 matches under Potter, who's style was less high risk than De Zerbi then it's 25 goals...
Hard to think otherwise you'd have to say. Dropping Sanchez was a big move, and one that's paid off in terms of having a keeper in Steele that suits our style of play. I mentioned on the loanee thread that his could be Rushworth's chance to step up if Big Bob either a) doesn't force himself back...
Are there many "world class" keepers out there sitting on the bench behind a near-33 year-old who until this season had never played in the top flight?
He's unquestionably a very, very good goalie with loads of potential but "world class"? Not even close. I think he could get to that level, but...
Sanchez, in my view, is suffering from not having Webster in the side. Whenever Sanchez has the ball at his feet, Webster is his natural "out" and is a bigger part of our defence than some would admit. A back three of Veltman, Webster and Dunk is clearly our best defence and the lack of a...