18-08-2015, 10:20
Although I don't think centre back is a priority position, I'd be happy with Fazio.
When McAuley is out, we don't have a big, strong centre half who dominates in the air and we look weak at set pieces. If Fazio can recapture his Sevilla form, he could be the long term replacement.
Hands down I'd be happier with him than some of the others we've been linked with, such as Jonny Evans.
I think this also confirms that Chester was purchased to play at right back, which might not be a bad option in the long run. He's fairly quick, decent on the ball and is a threat in the air in both boxes. Pretty sure he played there or on the right side of a 3 in most of his time at Hull, so is comfortable in that role. Think it'd be unfair to write him off based on the City game.
I just hope we have a mobile central midfielder on the radar if we're going to persist with 4-4-2. With £10m likely to be spent on Fazio and Marshall, who are both good players but not priority position, I just hope that doesn't mean the cash pot has run out...
When McAuley is out, we don't have a big, strong centre half who dominates in the air and we look weak at set pieces. If Fazio can recapture his Sevilla form, he could be the long term replacement.
Hands down I'd be happier with him than some of the others we've been linked with, such as Jonny Evans.
I think this also confirms that Chester was purchased to play at right back, which might not be a bad option in the long run. He's fairly quick, decent on the ball and is a threat in the air in both boxes. Pretty sure he played there or on the right side of a 3 in most of his time at Hull, so is comfortable in that role. Think it'd be unfair to write him off based on the City game.
I just hope we have a mobile central midfielder on the radar if we're going to persist with 4-4-2. With £10m likely to be spent on Fazio and Marshall, who are both good players but not priority position, I just hope that doesn't mean the cash pot has run out...