Massadio Haidara was unable to cause a threat going forward and was slightly careless in position on a number of occasions. The 22-year-old could have been tighter on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as his shot led to the first goal and with Paul Dummett almost fully-fit it won't be much longer until the left-back is replaced.
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