In those seasons did we have players in a similar position to Rico and Oscar that didn't count? Rico played 1600 minutes last season, and Bobb (who is nearly 18 months older than Rico) played 800 and was probably our best player on the pre-season tour.
Add in that we've got even more flexibility in the defence, now that four of the CBs regularly play RB/LB, is it really an issue?
Yes. Foden for one.
I'm not saying it is an issue. I'm just saying it would be a first.