You are probably spot on the price thing, however Lucio's damage on the field of play was second to none due to the little playing time he saw unlike Hernanes.
Agreed. A much as I dislike that wonky front three, it's probably better than this system.
Good Alex Sandro.
God we are just boring. Still no one really looks like they know where each other will be when. So much hesitation in passing. No particular plan to break through on goal. Run down the channels and pass to the top of the box. I think I saw that move 4-5 times in that half. Surely they've practiced something more imaginative.