The pitch had nothing to do with the result yesterday, let’s be honest.
Rodgers watched how the second half unfolded then made some disastrous changes.
Sacrificing Iwata, who was the only robust player on the park for us, to squeeze on a striker completely killed the midfield and only further heaped pressure on a creaking defence.
Opting to then keep Phillips on the park with Nawrocki on the bench was madness. A brick on a skateboard is more mobile than the guy and probably a better defender.
The McInness master plan was lacking in the first half, but by the second it kicked in and Rodgers proceeded to play right into its hands.
It’s easy for me to say, but a 3-5-2 was the way to go if you’re not taking off the worst player on the park without sacrificing a midfielder.
Not a fan of the song book yesterday, more than enough options without flinging out the SAM Song.