Following the match, Jones expressed his confusion over the team's tactics under manager Ruben Amorim. He felt that the team's rigid formation was not effective in the face of Grimsby's defensive strategy.
Ex-Crystal Palace winger Jobi McAnuff shared similar concerns on TV. He questioned the decision to leave attacking player Matthijs de Ligt in a defensive position, instead of using him to create scoring opportunities.
McAnuff also criticized Amorim's refusal to adapt his team's formation in response to the game's progression. He felt that this inflexibility was counterproductive and hindered the team's chances of winning.
Jones agreed with McAnuff, stating that changing the team's formation mid-game would be seen as a sign of weakness. He suggested that the team's approach was too rigid and did not allow for enough creativity and flexibility.
