Jacob Murphy underperformed for Sheffield Wednesday in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion and was criticised by supporters on social media as a result. The 24-year-old has been a regular this season, but his form has been inconsistent and may lead to Garry Monk dropping him.
Murphy has made 15 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals. He’s so far failed to make an assist in 2019/20, has registered only five shots on target and has created 10 chances. The former England u21 international failed to impress against West Brom too.
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I can’t see anyone buying FF in Jan, why would they when he’s on a free in the summer. Monk failing to see what all fans see, Murphy is a fraud at this level #SWFC
— Adam (@adam7485) November 24, 2019
Can’t believe we’ve lost that. There’s not a single Wednesday fan who can explain to me how Murphy stayed on that pitch for 90 minutes, atrocious decision to keep him on #swfc
— Rhys Nuttall (@rwn1992) November 23, 2019
Can we just send Murphy back to Newcastle please #SWFC
— Kris Gibson (@KrisJGibson) November 23, 2019
Palmer and Murphy have to go. #swfc always a liability.
— James McDonald (@jimblueaero) November 23, 2019
How does Murphy get in front of fessi? #swfc
— Matthew williams (@mattwilli86) November 23, 2019
So any news why Harris was subbed and not Murphy #swfc
— dean (@spadger09) November 23, 2019
As per WhoScored, Murphy played for 90 minutes, made 44 touches, won one aerial duel, created one chance, had one shot, completed 70% of his 20 passes, whipped in five crosses, made one clearance, drew four fouls and made five successful dribbles.
The wide-man saw a lot of the ball but didn’t have an end product on the day. If Monk wants to replace Murphy from the first-team ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Birmingham City, he could turn to Fernando Forestieri – the 29-year-old has contributed the same amount of goals as Murphy this season in far fewer minutes.
