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Is Sven Botman's Starting Spot Under Threat?
17 Sep
Summary
- Sven Botman's pre-season performance raised concerns about his readiness for the season.
- Botman's decision to play out from the back led to a costly mistake against Leeds.
- Young midfielder Lewis Miley's recent performances have drawn unfair criticism.
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson has suggested that manager Matthias Jaissle may need to reconsider starting defender Sven Botman. Botman's performances, particularly in the recent 4-1 loss to Leeds where he partnered Malick Thiaw in central defense, have drawn scrutiny. Anderson noted concerns about Botman's pre-season form and his repeated attempts to play the ball out from the back, which can lead to possession being given away cheaply. He observed that Botman and Thiaw appeared to be outmuscled by opposing forwards during the match.
Despite the availability of Dan Burn being limited, Anderson proposed that Jaissle might consider other options, such as Fabian Schar, for the defensive pairing. The manager is expected to make a key decision for the upcoming weekend's fixtures. Elsewhere, Anderson voiced his opinion that the criticism directed at 20-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley is excessive. He believes Miley possesses good awareness and will develop into a strong player, despite not being the quickest on the field.
