Six games in and NW has had chance to consider which players should form the backbone of his team. Understandably he has tried to give a chance / be loyal to the heroes of our promotion campaign. AND I am not writing off any players but against quick fast players a some look like fish out of water.
For example Morrison's main strength is his aerial ability But it was rarely needed in defence and hardly ever in attack. Against Burnley it may be totally different and should prob play. But he shouldn't be an auto pick! He was poor and like a very large slow rabbit in the headlights whenever Man City attacked Similarly while Hoillet is blessed with technical ability he is not blessed with great pace. Not sure what set up NW had in mind because JH is not going to go past Man City defenders in the wing! Also thought Arter was asked to play out of position and needed to be central.
and Camerassa did not look like a holding midfielder.
Anyway imo
1/Players stepping up Etheridge, Manga (central) After (central) and Reid
2/Players who I THINK could do a good job and should get a run of games Murphy and hopefully Cunningham and Richards. (Cunningham could play centrally so that could also be an option ?).
Also Ralls as there is limited alternatives
Total of 7
3/ Others = mix and match. Horses for courses e.g. Bamba and Morrison will always have a part to play.
(Real pity we didn't get ABRAHAM cos he could have been ideal to partner Reid and hopefully Mendez gets back soon as he offers pace in attack!)
Finally let's not write Zahore off as he has had limited opportunities.