Indeed. If Matsuki starts as DM I'll gently weep. We shouldn't be having to put square pegs in round holes on day 1 of a new football season, especially one where we give everyone else a 4 point head start...
I've got my 'excuses fabricated by the club' bingo card at the ready...
"Picked up a knock in training"
"Caught a virus"
"Had a chicken dinner at Flyn Downes' gaff"