Fan frustration is mounting over Alvaro Arbeloa's start in charge, with defensive fragility becoming a central concern, according to BBC News.
Supporter Rohan believes Arbeloa has misjudged the demands of the Premier League, pointing to a failure to bring in a proper centre-back partner for Calvin Bassey as a key oversight. That gap, he argues, has left the side exposed, with opponents finding it far too easy to expose the right side of the defence.
Rather than turning on the manager, though, the fan is calling for patience from the fanbase, suggesting Arbeloa needs "positive support" as he works to fix issues that have made the backline look, in his words, "comical" at times.
The comments reflect a wider unease among supporters about squad planning during the transfer window, with the lack of defensive reinforcement now being felt on the pitch. Whether the club moves to address the problem before the next window remains to be seen, but for now the message from at least one section of fans is clear: stick with the manager, but the defence urgently needs fixing.