Garcia and Foden are young promising kids, nothing more at this stage. Foden has shown real quality at times but for some reason Pep won't put his much needed energy and legs into our pedestrian midfield. But even if he did he is not going to become our saviour overnight, we have to go out and acquire total quality players to compete at the top which are owner demands.Rodri looks capable enough to be a quality DM. Foden needs to start more games to see how the team works with Rodri, Foden and De Bruyne in the middle. Gives us a lot more energy on paper. Foden isn't big but he is quick and can cover the ground to stop us being sliced open so easily.
Left back and centre back remain issues. Laporte, Garcia and two others probably required. Jesus is still young but we probably need another attacking option. It isn't a complete disaster, but losing Laporte has been instrumental in our declining results.