ultimately, having to play Pellistri as a makeshift RB bit them in the ass when he lost that duel against Silva. Shaw's default setting is "injured" and Wan-Bissaka is having a medical at West Ham tomorrow, so they had to get creative. Once Wan-Bissaka is gone, they'll sign Mazraoui from Bayern (along with de Ligt, both of those deals are done, per Ornstein).
Unnecessary in the end, but I've seen some positives today. Wasted way too many good chances for sure. At this point, I'd be surprised if Amad didn't have a real breakout season.
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