Is left back really a problem?

[Blue tiger]

Yes simply because as well as Zinchenko has done there, if he was to lose form or get injured for a lengthy amount of time then relying on that useless bastard Mendy would come back to haunt us.

 

[1.618034]

Sometimes.

 

[mccity]

If we're playing an (effectively) entirely different team, then maybe.

I'd wager we have decent options if we're playing at least half a full strength team, and we're covered for a full strength one.

 

[RayCTID]

Although it is Zinchencko's spot until he loses it an extra one would still be more than useful.

 

[WallyA]

For me, it's not a problem.

In order of faith I have in this position it goes:

Zinny >> Ake > Cancelo >>> Mendy

Nuno Mendes was a target we were linked with, but I'm not entirely sure how to fit him even if Mendy leaves.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Nuno Mendes was a target we were linked with, but I'm not entirely sure how to fit him even if Mendy leaves.

Mendes is getting loaned back for a year before getting here. Not my dream scenario (if Pep is here for only two more years, I’d want them working together for as long as possible), but if he’s seen as the one, that will have to do. Great player. Please catch a Sporting game whenever you can

 

[WallyA]

Mendes is getting loaned back for a year before getting here. Not my dream scenario (if Pep is here for only two more years, I’d want them working together for as long as possible), but if he’s seen as the one, that will have to do. Great player. Please catch a Sporting game whenever you can

I saw him with Portugal and was already convinced by him, I can tell he will be one of the best LBs in the future.

If he gets loaned back, then that makes the most sense, just don't see the space in the squad right now.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Yes when mendy plays to slow cant cross and is poor in the air.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

we can't afford such a big drop in any position.

 

[KCblue]

Didn't realize Mendy had two years left on his deal, assumed it was just one. We don't sign many of our new signings to six year contracts.
Thought if the Mendes rumors of loaning him back for a year are true then I wouldn't be surprised if we have to loan him for the final year but we may need to anyways for him to try to get a run of games and generate interest for the summer of 2022. I'm not sure anyone will pay more than 10m for him this summer.