Agreed he’s been amazing for us I remember when we bought him and we played united in a pre season friendly, he got In a foot race with rashford and won which sent the fan base mental after watching zaba and Sagna, just think he doesn’t fit the system anymore.
Isnt Hickey a left back?
He could stay for another year and go to Sheffield United as rico is probably gonna play in more games next season as he’s gonna bulk up in preseason.
Hickey plays predominantly as a right-back (as far as I know) for Brentford, and he is right-footed (looks very both-footed, though), but he can play as a left-back equally well, or even in midfield (for the inverted role). I would want Kyle to stay, but judging by recent reports of Pep wanting wide defenders, I think he might be sold this summer. As you said, he doesn't fit our system anymore, but obviously, we know how fantastic his contribution can be otherwise.
What happens when we come up against Mbappe speed merchants
I actually think it's all about positional awareness and defensive skills, and it's not like any defender can match the pace of the likes of Mbappe. Nathan Ake comes to mind, but I understand we need fast full-backs in whatever role, and I agree. We seem to play in the inverted system a lot nowadays, so I would let them worry about us and play Stonesy as an inverted right back with Bernie helping out.
Having said that, there isn't a right-back in world football who could replace Kyle, so I guess we have to adapt and evolve, like always. I hope he stays one more year, but if recent reports are anything to go by, we are listening to offers for him. His little involvement over the last few weeks tells the same story.
Anyway, I wonder if we are seriously considering the alleged 55m quid for Kalvin+Kyle...
