Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner faced criticism from away supporters as he made a substitution during a match against Watford. The game was tied 2-2 when Yaser Asprilla scored in the 77th minute, prompting Wagner to introduce Borja Sainz and Marcelino Nunez. Wagner defended his decision to remove Cardiff match winner Idah and emphasized that individual errors were the main cause of the team’s eighth league defeat in 12.
Wagner explained that the substitution was not a tactical move, but rather an attempt to capitalize on the speed and maneuverability of Gibbs and Borja. He stressed that the team’s issues were related to focus, concentration, and judgment, and he reiterated the need for the players to do better. Wagner acknowledged that the team had been solid in previous games, but that they had given away goals too easily in the match against Watford. He emphasized that the team needed to address their mistakes and improve their performance.
Wagner had praised the team’s previous clean sheet win over QPR as a step forward in addressing their poor defensive record. However, he expressed disappointment in the team’s performance against Watford, stating that they had made too many individual mistakes. He noted that the team had struggled to maintain possession, leading to easy turnovers and missed passes. Despite a strong start to the game, Wagner expressed frustration that the team was unable to capitalize on their early control of the game and ultimately suffered a deserved defeat against a strong opponent.
