Growing
concerns as manager Glory Days struggles to put positive results together
Troubling
times as the Spireites have spiralled to a five game losing streak. Although
starting brightly with two wins in a row, Chesterfield have lost their last
five league games; questions have been raised over the poor displays and
whether manager Glory Days is the right manager to pull the Spireites out of
their slump and produce consistent ninety minute performances.
After
being overawed by the class of Manchester City, the Spireites have dipped in
form with poor displays against Southampton, Reading and Burton Albion. The
Spireites defence has once again been called into question, conceding 12 goals
in their last five games. Central to their problems is the poor form of
Spireites captain and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo who has had a terrible time in
between the stick, epitomised by his crucial bungled save against Reading which
was fumbled over the line for a goal.
Something
that has been overlooked is the departure of central defender Vladimir Granat.
While his transfer was met with little fanfare, his defensive solidarity and
positioning gave Chesterfield a viable option as a second choice centre back or
a part of the three central defender base. Some have questioned Glory Days’ persistence
with younger and less experienced replacements at the centreback position, as
evidenced in the Burton Albion game where new arrival Alexandre Coeff looked out
of his depth. .
However
despite the loss to promotion favourites West Ham United, there were glimmers
of hope as Chesterfield’s defensive shape looked more solid and their transition
from attack to defence improved but the Spireites were narrowly beaten by a
long range stunner by Uruguayan right back Maxi Pereira.
Although
it is early days in the season, Chesterfield will need to pick up their
performances if they want to avoid a dreaded second consecutive season in the
relegation mire.
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