We’ll still have Haaland, Foden, Cherki, Savio, Doku, and Bobb—all capable of playing across the front three. Savio, Bobb, Doku, and Cherki can rotate between LW and RW, which covers us well in the absence of Marmoush.
As for Rayan: if we manage to sign Livramento, that gives us coverage on both flanks since he can operate as both RB and LB. If Nunes stays, he can continue to provide RB cover—as he’s already done—while Livramento shifts to LB. We also still have Gvardiol, who can slot into LB if needed, allowing Dias to play LCB and Khusanov to take the RCB role.
Don’t forget O’Riley—he’ll be part of the equation too.
Yes I know it is not ideal to miss players in the grueling Dec schedule but we should be able to manage. It’s also unlikely both of them reach the AFCON final. One should be back within 2–3 weeks, and the other, at most, 4 weeks.
