Some Sheffield Wednesday fans have been left fuming after Garry Monk’s decision to play Fernando Forestieri at left wing-back against Luton.
The Owls picked up a 1-0 loss to Luton on Wednesday, thanks to a first-half goal by James Collins. The game saw Forestieri start but the Italian started in the left wing-back position as they used a 3-5-2 formation with Connor Wickham playing upfront.
How did Forestieri play v Luton?
He was poor
Wasn't too bad
But Wednesday fans were left fuming at this and they feel it was a bad decision to start Forestieri in that position. They made their opinions clear.
Never ever ever have I heard of putting our most gifted and technical player as lwb. The players at the club admitted in interviews hes the best player at the club before anyone has a go.
— Bear (@Bearwithmeasec) February 12, 2020
Slaps of Jones playing JJ at rb. Where do we find these “managers”
— Chris Chapman (@chappersowl14) February 12, 2020
Unbelievable selection and then takes him off at half time, leaving Windass on.
— Wednesday1962 (@wednesday1962) February 13, 2020
Couldn’t make it up
— DaveOwl1867 (@wellbeaten1977) February 12, 2020
Monks got to go for me now Nigel. That on its own is a joke. #clueless
— Paul Pashley (@MrPaulPashley) February 13, 2020
Monk out, Iv seen some things from previous managers but forestieri at left wing back? Give it a rest #swfc
— Dean Missere (@DeanMissere) February 12, 2020
So far this season, Forestieri has made nine appearances in all competitions under Monk. He has one goal and one assist to his name so far. He has made eight appearances playing further forward as a second-striker with the rest coming in a more attacking left-wing role.
What do we think?
As per Whoscored, Forestieri won three tackles in the game with a 100% accuracy. He made one interception, completing one dribble as well. He also had a passing accuracy of 100%. That shows that it wasn’t necessarily a bad performance, though fans were clearly irked by how he was utilised on Wednesday.