Bastian
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I've seen a similar thread on our midfielders, but I keep seeing people suggesting different partnerships for our centre back pairing, some even suggesting Bailly and Lindelof who under Jose had an absolute mare together, needing Fellaini in front of them to deal with any aerial challenges that teams would try to exploit against the pair.
Now, I like Bailly (not Baly, Bally, Bailey...) but he is rash and enormously injury prone. He's got the recovery pace to deal with Maguire's total lack of pace, but he's also got the mad in him. Lindelof is composed and a good player, but lacks the physicality of a centre back and is bullied in the air - and most importantly, doesn't have the recovery pace to compliment Maguire. I was rather hoping Tuanzebe would be the one to step up, but last season he had a terrible time with injuries and now seems to be fourth in the pecking order. Jones is perma-injured and doesn't need to be considered of course.
For those who accept that Maguire is our best defender - which doesn't mean a) he was worth 80m b) he should be captain c) he's world class - who is the best of the rest and, who compliments him best?
And what type of defender do people want to see brought in to partner him in the summer? What are the most important characteristics and attributes?
(side note: how has Mengi looked for Derby? Has he played?)
Now, I like Bailly (not Baly, Bally, Bailey...) but he is rash and enormously injury prone. He's got the recovery pace to deal with Maguire's total lack of pace, but he's also got the mad in him. Lindelof is composed and a good player, but lacks the physicality of a centre back and is bullied in the air - and most importantly, doesn't have the recovery pace to compliment Maguire. I was rather hoping Tuanzebe would be the one to step up, but last season he had a terrible time with injuries and now seems to be fourth in the pecking order. Jones is perma-injured and doesn't need to be considered of course.
For those who accept that Maguire is our best defender - which doesn't mean a) he was worth 80m b) he should be captain c) he's world class - who is the best of the rest and, who compliments him best?
And what type of defender do people want to see brought in to partner him in the summer? What are the most important characteristics and attributes?
(side note: how has Mengi looked for Derby? Has he played?)