Hus

Even if it was completed before, there is no way he'd play. Not match fit, no pre-season, can't see us taking the risk with his injury record.

Looks like Doak to Bournemouth is pretty much done (£25m).

Konate spent the majority of the game reminding Hughes why we need Guehi. Was all over the shop. But I'm most worried about the balance of our midfield, Wirtz needs to be stronger on the ball. He had a decent number of recoveries but also got dispossessed a fair amount. Grav did really well at 6 last season but the structure is going to be quite different. I can see Grav and Macca starting most games, we're going to miss Doms workrate. Anyways, first game of the season, three points. Onwards and upwards. Ps I know Mo usually looks skywards after scoring but today just had so much more meaning. He did the shark celebration and looked up...you could see the emotion. It must be so hard for all of them.

Mo there at the end Legend.

Never in doubt

Not sure what shape we're playing now. Chiesa wide would make some kinda sense but through the middle...

Pathetic all round

WTF

Earlier subs made us worse. Understand the Kerkez one.

Endo in midfield would have made more sense. We're missing Frimpongs recovery pace

Ffs Dom

Great composure from Cody

Aside from Ibou struggling I think Mac being off the pace is impacting us the most. He's not the best at 6 and his lack of fitness is not helping.

Agree, Robbo was already warming up. Frimpong is slight but uses his pace and body well.

Yes, some great moments but we're struggling to beat their press.

I'm not sure if I was the only one who had a bit of Nunez PTSD when Hugo was through on goal

Yes Hugo!! Lovely calm finish

Ibou struggling

It's great, no slouch either. Got a bit of a Van Der Ven look about him, loves a tackle too.

Well this thread has definitely taken a turn...just not sure if it's to the North or South...

My thoughts exactly - especially if as rumoured ( @MarkD ) we're also after Wharton for next season.

Bodes well

Have no idea who this is - but I am choosing to believe.

A bit of a change in narrative today, especially post Ornsteins tweet this morning.

Can't watch how's Kerkez doing? Hope he's next! Sounds like we're struggling a tad in midfield, missing Grav and Alexis?