Fracture90
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It looks to be Lindelof + one at the moment, Bailly probably since he's fairly better than Smalling on the ball.
Yes, I also think Lindelof has become the first choice, and that Smalling would be the best to play alongside him currently.Lindelof plus one. Perhaps Smalling
Agree. Get what we can for Darmian as well, with Blind already gone, Rojo should be next. Dalot played on the left once but I am not sure how comfortable he can be, if yes perfect then we don't need to rush in for an experienced LB as Young isn't getting younger. I believe Jones and Tuanzebe can stand in for RB. Bye bye to Valencia too.Bailly is too much of a headless chicken for me. There's probably a decent defender in there somewhere, but he needs a lot of work. Lindelof and Smalling should be the first choice pairing until it becomes possible to sign the centre back we want.
Lindelof plus new signing
Smalling Bailly
Jones Tuanzebe
Should be what we see next season. Get what we can for Rojo.
Every player gets injured occasionally. Smalling gets far less than Jones, Bailly and Rojo.Quite ironic you say that while Smalling is currently out due to injury.
Loving this partnership. I also think Bailly should play some games at RB. That reverse pass was quite good.
Anyone who makes one of these fecking awful videos with wank-stain music deserves their editing computer shoved up their arse.
Them two.Smalling and Lindelöf
I think if Bailly is fully fit and can stay fit, this would be our best CB partnership.Maguire + Bailly -- maybe better, not enough games to back it up.
On what evidence?Tuanzebe would be the best partner for Maguire.
His form last season in the Championship. A huge part of it is because he is untested. I think we've seen enough of Smalling and Lindelof to know that they are not quite top level and Bailly is always injured. At least with axel the potential is there.On what evidence?
This. Lindelof is a bit physically weak and not great in the air. Bailly when he's not on a mad one is a much better defender.Maguire + Bailly 100%
Maguire and Lindelof are too similar and lack the pace and agility to stylistically fit other. Maguire`s composed style of play and a fully fit Bailly`s agility, pace and aggression complement each other very well.
No chance. If Bailly was even close to Lindelof he would've played already. He's 4th choice for a reason.I think if Bailly is fully fit and can stay fit, this would be our best CB partnership.
I know Lindelof has done well but I feel Bailly compliments Maguire better with his aggression, pace and composure. We could be better defensively from set pieces too.
If he wasn't always injured, yes. Not sure how you can say it isn't close.No chance. If Bailly was even close to Lindelof he would've played already. He's 4th choice for a reason.
The hype around this guy is weird
Because he has been fit for a long time and is either on the bench or in the stands. When he gets a game he isnt starting the next.If he wasn't always injured, yes. Not sure how you can say it isn't close.
I appreciate that he had a good season, I wanted to see him break into the team this season. However; he has not delivered as I thought he would. Mainly because, it seems he is injury prone. We need to have a CB that will stay fit for majority of the season.His form last season in the Championship. A huge part of it is because he is untested. I think we've seen enough of Smalling and Lindelof to know that they are not quite top level and Bailly is always injured. At least with axel the potential is there.
I am not sure how much you have kept yourself in the loop this season but Bailly has been injured for most part of it.No chance. If Bailly was even close to Lindelof he would've played already. He's 4th choice for a reason.
The hype around this guy is weird
I am not sure how much you have kept yourself in the loop this season but Bailly has been injured for most part of it.
As soon as Bailly came back, Ole brought him back with caution.