I reckon the use of Costa (not Costa specifically) thats killing us as much as the questionable defense. Costa is constantly moving around the field and not sticking to one side, which means Anas and Lolley have to as well, which means there are 3 players there who are trying to work out where they have to be and not ready to defend.
A whole new midfield will also disrupt things. Anas / Sena / Costa. Weaker defence as you said, then Redmayne having a bad season, Grant a year older. All adds up.
Sorry to him but I just a good laugh at Sena, Caceres, & Costa playing in tight with flicks and heels only for Grant to just pass it straight over the side. One for a JayFC reel I reckon.
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