Poulsen was good, but def not a match winner.
It was not a coincidence that we start performing in the second half,
but lets not overrate Poulsen's role on that.
Because some of the players that has been largely under-performing in the 1st half, entered the game very determined and focused to our cause.
The HT was the time to bounce back!
Two other reasons Poulsen's role was particularly important are linked to Tiago.
Tiago has been particularly bad yesterday, very ineffective, it almost felt we were playing with a player less. Even a half decent performance from any other player, would deny us that handicap. And Poulsen, as a DM, helped Marchisio with his defensive duties, relieved him actually and allowed him to become a tadd more productive forwards!
It was a very good tactical choice to replace Tiago for Poulsen and CR should take more credit than Poulsen for that.
Poulsen was not exceptional, he only did his job, but CR made the best out of it, from the multiple tactical benefits!
Poulsen's transfer should not be reversed, at least not yet.
It was somewhat unneeded, with some bad timing, but thats not Poulsen's fault!
But our helm's who lack the vision and ability to determine our needs and priorize them...