Gabriel Is Going Backwards
After starting the season like a house on fire, the Brazilian’s failings have become clearer as the campaign has gone on. He possesses most of the attributes needed to be a top drawer defender, but his decision making lets him down.
While Mario Lemina certainly went down easily for Fulham’s penalty, there was no need for Gabriel to stick his leg out. Pablo Mari will almost certainly be Rob Holding’s centre-back partner for the matches against Villarreal.