What is happening to the players when they step up from U18 to U23? It never seems to be the issue when they step up from U16 to U18.
Okay, if the quality of opposition is much higher at U23, why do the players look so clueless? No structure, no support play, no adjustments in-match.
What are they being coached? It is okay to lose but at least there has to be some sort of structure and pattern of play.