What happens in the second half of the season with Perreira is going to be an indication of where Ole stands as manager. He has shown a lot of faith in him, maybe some of it forced due to injury, however Perreira got the benefit of the doubt to start the season and has not justified it so far. Ole needs to be show a bit of ruthlessness towards a liked academy player. He has had one off games of being decent and usually every game, he can put in a good cross or corner but, that's about it. Not sure what it was but, seemed like there was quality bubbling under the surface and he needed time/games but, it just isn't coming through. It's amazing how easily he loses possession through passing, lack of awareness or just being able to be out muscled. Even his bite, a good quality normally, it's just so haphazard that it hurts us more than it helps often. Example, that early foul against Grealish for no reason in their half set the tone for the ref I think to protect Grealish.
Yesterday, when Ole subbed him on, on paper, it is the right move, a more defensive / pressing type player to help see the game out but, his serious lack quality led to him losing the ball needlessly. Begs the question, are any of the youngsters at this point going to be really that much more of a gamble off on the pitch, not to mention at least they get the added benefit of them getting experience.
