PannickAtTheDisco
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Yeah, I think our midfield will look better when Bernardo comes back into the fold. I expect he'll be a starter for us when fit.
I don't think it's in any way ideal, but I can't see another one being signed with Gundo/Ferna still here.
I have high hopes for Doyle too and think he should be given a good go this season. I think he's got the ability to be a decent, energetic option in a midfield too alongside Rodri.
If Bernie can come back in and willing to run round like Fern at his peak (back to Bernie 18/19 levels) and play deeper then he could work well playing alongside Rodri, it would negate some of his attacking intent but he could release people playing deeper and would be much better in the press. Him, Kev, Phil and Raz if he has a rocket up his arse or Ferran and suddenly the midfield press would be much better and then it allows the defence and Rodri to read the escape ball and sweep up like we used to do much better. The problem comes when Fern's legs are going, the front 4/5 don't press hard or Gundogan and Mahrez play and they just don't press with the same intensity.