So .. that was a good week .. tight, well played match with a win over their closest competitor in the standings and an easy-peasy thrashing of Palace. Best of all no one got hurt and we’re actually getting guys back (Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain)
There’s also been a Thiago sighting in training. So maybe the “crisis” is easing. So .. what does Pool do in the January window? CB depth would be the obvious move, (which I think they should do given Matip’s glass physique. ):.
But I’ll be very surprised if they do. Both Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips are adequate stop gaps. Williams in particular looked solid against Spurs, despite being constantly picked on. I’ve been impressed by Phillips as well - great in the air but lacking pace (sounds like a perfect replacement for the likes of Burnley)
And we still haven’t seen much of Koumetio who may be the best of the bunch.
Bringing in a new CB at a reasonable price is going to be difficult if not impossible. Plus that’s going to block the academy guys. I think they dance with the girls they brung.
But the guy I’m most worried about losing is Robertson .. that Tsimikas injury is really throwing them a curve. When’s Milner supposed to be back?
There’s also been a Thiago sighting in training. So maybe the “crisis” is easing. So .. what does Pool do in the January window? CB depth would be the obvious move, (which I think they should do given Matip’s glass physique. ):.
But I’ll be very surprised if they do. Both Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips are adequate stop gaps. Williams in particular looked solid against Spurs, despite being constantly picked on. I’ve been impressed by Phillips as well - great in the air but lacking pace (sounds like a perfect replacement for the likes of Burnley)
And we still haven’t seen much of Koumetio who may be the best of the bunch.
Bringing in a new CB at a reasonable price is going to be difficult if not impossible. Plus that’s going to block the academy guys. I think they dance with the girls they brung.
But the guy I’m most worried about losing is Robertson .. that Tsimikas injury is really throwing them a curve. When’s Milner supposed to be back?