Mick McCarthy, manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, was under fierce criticism, for the decision of using 10 reserves as starters in yesterday's game against Manchester United. Eventually, Wanderers lost 3-0.
Among the jeers, Arsene Wenger made one of the loudest noise. Wenger said they are now competing Red Devils with 37 games instead of 38 this season. The Gunners got a 1-1 draw with Burnley. Wenger argued that McCarthy did not act "in good faith" for the club.
McCarthy's decision is not without ground. As a team with resources too limited, Wanderers' ultimate aim is to fight for a seat to stay in the Premier League. The schedule of competition is so packed that, 3 games are to be completed in a week. With a win against Tottenham on the first game, and the third game to be held on this Sunday with Burnley, a team in the same class with Wolves, McCarthy decided to focus on that game, and virtually hoisted white flag against Man U.
I do not see Wenger's argument stands. Simply speaking, he put his boys as starters in the League Cup. Could he be described as acting in bad faith? No. Simple economics concept: everything is scarce, every decision has opportunity cost. By grouping the best 11 to fight against Burnley and avoid the Don Quixotic hope of beating Red Devils, McCarthy is acting in the best faith for his employer.
Let see the result after this weekend.
So, Wolves got a 2-0 victory against Burnley. Criticism dampened.
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