I'm not sure that Bess having been dropped has anything to do with Ali's batting position or the selection of Lawrence? Ah, I see, you are assuming Bess for Ali is the straight change - whilst this will be the case in one sense, I would also consider Lawrence for Woakes to strengthen batting and bowling, but they're already making far more changes than you would be comfortable making in a winning team, so don't see it happening...
I think this will be the case. Ali will be told to go and focus on his bowling without the pressure of scoring runs. If he does put a knock together, that’s a bonus.
I'm not sure that Bess having been dropped has anything to do with Ali's batting position or the selection of Lawrence? Ah, I see, you are assuming Bess for Ali is the straight change - whilst this will be the case in one sense, I would also consider Lawrence for Woakes to strengthen batting and bowling, but they're already making far more changes than you would be comfortable making in a winning team, so don't see it happening...