Ndombele just isn't up to speed, almost everyone can see this and has made reference to it but some people think he should start a game, be pegged back on our box which isn't his strengths. The common theme is whoever isn't selected, should have started. Whoever is selected should have been left out, this is how the game works right?!
He will get up to speed, he will get fitter (to use our opponents as a yardstick, how long has it taken Fabinho to get up to speed? Nabi Keita has played just ONE game for them this year). He's a fantastic player, only 22yrs old, it's clear to see his talent, it's equally clear to see his weakness too.
I don't think Eriksen would have played today if Lamela wasn't injured, I'm guessing but Eriksen hasn't got the nod in the last couple of games. If this is the case playing Ndombele instead of Eriksen (or Lamela) isn't the answer mainly because they aren't comparable positions and would have required more shuffling of the squad and maybe more imbalance as a result.