In an ideal world the majority of these players would not be anywhere near the first team, even Wildsmith should be enjoying a loan spell to gain experience, he has done a great job so far btw. The current side is not good enough and I am sure Jos and (probably) the individuals themselves know that but the situation dictates all hands to the pump. Unfortunately, Carlos has left us with a very unfit squad which may explain a number of the injuries the players have picked up and has not addressed the issues that have been obvious to most specifically in my opinion pace.
We have some good younger players coming through and have invested in players at the right age hopefully, we can ride the storm this season and move forward on a fresh footing next season, I am as frustrated as anyone but booing the players off, moaning and groaning is not going to help them on the pitch.
All areas for me look (under the right coach) promising, we all know certain players have reached an age where (especially if they have not trained properly and have high fitness levels) they are simply not at a level where we as fans want them to be. So fingers crossed, get the season out of the way invest in some quality wingbacks (that actually look up and try and find player, rather than just swinging in the ball without looking) and pace, I personally also hope Rhodes finds the confidence that he has shown throughout his career and is utilised in a system that plays to his strengths.