Walker, Akanji, Ake, Rico. That is a back 4 that over the course of a season, is at best a top 4 challenging defence. We are trying to win a league and/or a CL with it.
Ake has a genuine case for currently being the best LB at the club. Much like how at one point Delph found himself the best LB option. However, the idea that he and Akanji start at CB while Dias and Laporte are sat getting splinters in their arses is just a joke.
This is on Pep. He has clearly fallen out with some players and he is willing to put the whole season on the line, just so he can show that he is in charge.