Neil Harris acknowledges that it is highly unlikely that Millwall will be able to sign any new players before their match against Watford tomorrow. Despite already adding Japhet Tanganga, Macauley Langstaff, Liam Roberts, Lukas Jensen, and Shaun Hutchinson to the squad this summer, Harris has expressed a desire to further strengthen the team.
Although the new signings have been assigned shirt numbers, Harris emphasized that these numbers do not determine the players’ positions in the team hierarchy. He admitted that while they would like to make more additions to the squad, the chances of that happening before the Watford game are slim. Harris emphasized that the recruitment team is working hard to bring in new players to enhance the team’s performance.
With Tanganga suspended for the first three games, Harris and his coaching staff are faced with the decision of who will start in the back four. Hutchinson, who returned to the squad later in the pre-season, is being considered for a central defensive role. However, Harris hinted that they might wait until the midweek League Cup match against Portsmouth to make a final decision on Hutchinson’s inclusion in the starting lineup.
The coach acknowledged that Hutchinson’s late arrival has put him slightly behind in terms of fitness, but he is pleased with the progress the club captain has made. Harris expressed his satisfaction with Hutchinson’s improving fitness levels and hinted that he might be ready to start against Watford or they may opt to wait until the cup match on Tuesday.
Overall, Harris remains optimistic about the team’s prospects for the upcoming season, despite the challenges they face with new signings and team selection. The focus is on preparing the squad for the tough challenges ahead and ensuring that they are in the best possible shape to compete at the highest level.
