You'd think last night was a decent opportunity to pick your 2nd striker from the start, and sub later if needed. Away, opposition not super strong, Bob not having been great just recently - why not give him a wee break, take some pressure off, get him on as sub later if needed.
But if Studge STILL can't get a start under those circumstances, why the hell didn't Jürgen just go sell him in the summer and get in someone else/or keep Origi. Was same last year, even when fit, he wasn't starting Studge, or giving him much game time.
Not doing Bob any good that he doesn't have trusted backup and has to play when not in good form and get crucified. Not doing Studge any good to know he can't even get a start even when Bob having dip in form.
In Studge's defense, still think he's the best natural finisher we have, though year on year he's loosing a half yard of pace and doesn't close down much when not in possession. But you have to give him more than 20 mins here and there to get some match sharpness. Tbh think he's on a bit of a hiding to nothing right now, unless something changes hard to see him getting much of a run unless Firmino actually gets injured.
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