i will say that this is on de zerbi, actually. persisting with this back three bollocks when everyone with eyes can see it isn’t working, isolating dunk against lukaku when it’s well know that big, powerful centre forwards are our kryptonite, playing a high line with our slow as sh** defence...
has been fairly evenly matched in open play, we’ve just been woefully subpar in key moments. missed chances, and defended awfully when they’ve come forward.
hardly a surprise, high line with a monumentally slow defence and isolating dunk against lukaku who has got the better of him many times...
looking back at it, the defence are so slow to get into shape and play finals offside. which is not ideal when playing a high line. steele should do better too. not the most physically imposing keeper, but rushes out and makes dybala’s mind up for him anyway
perhaps what’s most frustrating about or recent defensive predicaments is actually just how easy it is for teams to score against us. virtually no work or immense skill required whatsoever, just try a long ball over the top or wait for us to gift you a goal