I don't think the result was surprising, most of those players get labelled all sorts of names or become blamed for results when they do start or even come off the bench. Their team synergy is definitely non-existent at the moment.
I definitely think DonnyVDB plays better further up front, which means it becomes a big problem because there are 2 others obviously ahead of him in the pecking order (one justified, the other debatable). Point as justification - that pass to MasonG right after he came on which almost resulted in an equaliser, was a nice pass. If MasonG had 10minutes prior to that, it could've been a goal.
While DiogoD crossed better, they were just as aimless. And it's pointless because we didn't have anyone operating as a target man or poacher or aerial attacker. So the fact that he chose to cross even when there's no one to aim for in the box, says something.
Whilst I still think MasonG is best as a central forward, he is starting to make a serious claim to the right-wing position. Definitely looked more natural and potent compared to the few times JadonS was tried there. Still early days for the latter, but I do hope he starts contributing more to the team effort soon, with numbers to show.
Surprised it wasn't DeanH in goal - is he really still down for unknown reasons, or is there now some truth to the "big time charlie" claims about him? I thought TomH did quite well, especially towards the end.
I remember VictorL played pretty well (after taking some time to get used to the EPL) whilst on the left and paired with ChrisS. Really do think he deserves a chance to play there alongside RaphaelV, hope he gets an opportunity soon.