Millwall manager Kenny Jackett

Six games have now come and gone in the Championship, and if the early season performances are anything to go by this will be another long season for Millwall.

After six games the Lions sit 21st, just above Charlton Athletic, on 6 points.

We have also suffered four defeats, and in most of them the Lions have played well and controlled some of the game, but it does show the fine lines between success and defeat in this tough division. But problems are starting to show within the Lions team, one is the formation.

The Lions have mostly played 4-3-3 with central midfielders Liam Trotter, Josh Wright and Jimmy Abdou filling the midfield three, with James Henry one of the strikers role. Despite the three in attack we do not have a lot going forward, the centre midfielders sit back, plus no left winger playing means a lack of width.

Playing three in the middle of the park is simply not working and surely has to be changed. Despite his pre-season fine form, Chris Taylor has not been started or played at all this season, surely he deserves a chance?

Liam Trotter won't be dropped due to his "ability", Josh Wright won't due to his passing and movement and Abdou won't due to his defensive play, it almost seems like Kenny Jackett is scared to drop Liam Trotter, the best form of last season after all, was when Wright and Abdou were the centre midfield pairing.

Another problem that is evident is the amount of goals conceded by a leaky defence. The Lions have averaged letting in more than two goals a game so far. Fans will be hoping this is just because of the injuries to Paul Robinson and Jack Smith but I'm not sure. Ex Brentford Karleigh Osborne was meant to be challenging for the centre back positions but after six games he simply doesn't look good enough, yet. He doesn't look the part at Championship level, I'd much rather be playing Danny Shittu for his experience.

Players such as Osborne haven't adapted as yet, but Scott Malone has risen to the challenge, not the best defender but a strong attacking player, the type of player KJ wants for his "Passing football revolution".

For the next game against Brighton, one of the best squads in the division, there has to be some changes. I would drop Osborne for Shittu. Osborne doesn't look ready and Shittu is a experienced player at this level, I believe this will calm down the defence. Plus the 4-3-3 has to go, we seem exposed on the left wing, so go 4-4-2 with Taylor on the left and drop Liam Trotter, but in all honesty I can't see that happening. Plus I would also like to see Chris Wood start with Andy Keogh.

My team for vs Brighton

Taylor

Dunne Shittu Lowry Malone

Henry Wright Abdou Taylor

Keogh Wood

Thoughts?

Roll on Saturday. Keep the faith. COYL

 

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