Eight games. No room for pittering about. The league is still within reach but it will take bottle, consistency and a squad who step up when it matters. That's the simple truth — and it's where I find myself right now: cautiously optimistic but impatient for more from those who are paid to create and finish.
Barron back and a real spark
Having Barron to call on changes the vibe. He brings energy, breaks up play and keeps the ball moving — the kind of midfielder who gives a manager tactical options late on or a strong base from the start. Whether he slots straight into the XI or offers a lift from the bench, he feels like an immediate positive in this run-in.
Attack needs urgency and confidence
Truth is, we need more from the forwards and attacking mids. ASO has shown what he can do in the past and we all want him to find that edge again. Loan spells and new leagues can knock confidence; sometimes a player just needs permission to play. The other attackers and central mids — Chermiti, Naderi, Raskin and the rest — should be taking more shots, breaking lines and getting bodies into the box. Early crosses, quicker transitions and making defenders scramble will win a lot of games. Simple stuff, but we haven't been ruthless enough.
Defence, scrappy wins and the bigger picture
Defensively we've tightened up in recent weeks and credit to the backline. Rommens looks a very smart bit of recruitment and it's a relief to have two big, mobile centre halves who can cope in the air and play out when needed. If the defence keeps grinding out results, a scrappy 1-0 away is absolutely acceptable in a title fight. It's all about the three points — as Walter's teams showed plenty of times.
Ignore the predictable noise from the cheap pundit crowd. Let the team do the talking over the next three fixtures and we'll get a proper read on where we stand. If the players show the bottle and the attackers rediscover their edge, we can still make a proper go of this. Here we go.
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